Another nationwide strike is set for October 2 in France as labor leaders seek to pressure Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to reject austerity policies introduced by his predecessor. Union officials say Lecornu failed to provide clear responses to workers’ demands during a recent meeting, despite previous mass protests. The new prime minister faces mounting pressure from both protesters demanding social protections and investors concerned about France’s widening budget deficit. With no majority in parliament and no draft 2026 budget yet announced, Lecornu’s next steps remain uncertain.
See "French unions call more protests to put pressure on new prime minister", Elizabeth Pineau and Ingrid Melander, Reuters, September 24, 2025