France was hit by a national strike as 70,000 police officers were deployed, public and private sector workers, pensioners, students and yellow vest protesters joined protests across the country on Thursday, November 5, demanding higher wages, stronger purchasing power and increased funding for public services. The mobilization, organized by major trade unions including the CFDT, CGT, FO, UNSA and FSU, disrupted transport, health, energy and education across the country. Major developments: More than 250 demonstrations are planned nationwide, from Paris to Marseille. 88% of French respondents consider the protesters' demands legitimate, while more than half of them support the movement, according to a survey by the same. 81 schools were blocked due to tensions in several cities, according to the French Prime Minister's Office. Teachers' organizations in private schools also joined the strike call. Videos from social networks. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

France was hit by a national strike as 70,000 police officers were deployed, public and private sector workers, pensioners, students and yellow vest protesters joined protests across the country on Thursday, November 5, demanding higher wages, stronger purchasing power and increased funding for public services. The mobilization, organized by major trade unions including the CFDT, CGT, FO, UNSA and FSU, disrupted transport, health, energy and education across the country. Major developments: More than 250 demonstrations are planned nationwide, from Paris to Marseille. 88% of French respondents consider the protesters' demands legitimate, while more than half of them support the movement, according to a survey by the same. 81 schools were blocked due to tensions in several cities, according to the French Prime Minister's Office. Teachers' organizations in private schools also joined the strike call. Videos from social networks. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.