Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity

[dalton99a]

https://apnews.com/article/france-protests-strike-austerity-6e229da30e2dbe51bdb00b1416cb4a91

Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity
Updated 9:42 AM CDT, October 2, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich.

In Paris, thousands of workers, retirees and students started marching on Thursday afternoon from Place d’Italie. The Eiffel Tower informed visitors in a statement it was closed due to the strike.

The nationwide strike, called by France’s major unions, was the latest of a series of protests that started last month amid political turmoil and heated budget talks.

Unions are urging Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to abandon draft budget measures proposed by his predecessor, which include social welfare freezes and austerity measures that many say will further erode the purchasing power of low-paid and middle-class workers. They also call for higher taxes on the wealthy.



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Translation:
"The present is a time for struggle; the future is ours." - Che Guevara

[BComplex]

1. The French people really know how to hold their government to task!

I wish Americans could send trump over there for a tour of their guillotines....you know, like a field trip! A good way to learn!

[FirefighterJo]

2. The Frenche have really the right to make

There voices be heard.. As are the Belgians, the Germans, the English...Real freedom of speech my dear USA
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[SocialDemocrat61]

3. The Statue of Liberty is closed too

due to the government shutdown. Not a good week for Gustave.