France Faces Nationwide Strikes Amid Budget Cuts Controversy

France is bracing for a significant day of strikes, with around 800,000 people expected to demonstrate against the government's unpopular budget plans. Various trade unions, including those from education and transportation, are uniting to pressure Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to reconsider proposed cuts. The protests, which include over 250 demonstrations, reflect widespread public discontent and could influence future political decisions regarding public sector funding and labor relations.