France

French workers demonstrate against pension reforms
Domestic News

1.2 Million French Workers Strike Again

March 12, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe For several months, unions and students in France have engaged in periodic general strikes and mass demonstrations in protest against a pension reform plan advanced by President Emmanuel Macron. The new scheme […]
French CGT banners very much in evidence on January 31, 2023
International News

French Unions Stage Third Day of General Strikes Against Pension Reform

February 10, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe President Emmanuel Macron of France has introduced a bill within the National Assembly which would make significant changes to the pension system established as a result of working class struggles over the […]
French CGT banners in evidence during the Jan. 19 general strike
International News

French Unions Stage One-Day General Strike Against Pension “Reforms”

January 27, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Over a million French workers and students participated in a general strike on January 19 demanding that the proposed pension reforms drafted by President Emmanuel Macron be halted. The bill to be […]
French workers march during protest over inflation
International News

French Labor Unrest Illustrates Worsening Economic Crisis within the EU

October 22, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe French workers affiliated with the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) held a “Day of Action” work stoppage on October 18. This action came on the heels of an oil workers strike which […]
Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune holds talks with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron
International News

French Energy Firm Seeks Deal to Increase Algerian Natural Gas Supply

August 31, 2022 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in neighboring Ukraine, the United States and the European Union (EU) have imposed unprecedented economic sanctions against Moscow. These draconian measures were designed […]