- The "bloquons tout" movement is planning a nationwide general strike in France on 10 September to protest government austerity measures and proposed public holiday cancellations.
- Sud-Rail, a major rail union, has joined the movement, calling for a "massive strike" on 10 September, which is expected to cause thousands of train cancellations across the SNCF network.
- The planned action on 10 September also risks road and ferry port blockages, alongside potential disruption to fuel supplies, though Eurostar services are not expected to be affected.
- Separately, French air-traffic controllers from the SNCTA union will strike from 18 to 19 September, demanding changes in operations management.
- This air traffic control strike is anticipated to ground thousands of flights across Europe, including those overflying France, with affected passengers entitled to re-routing and accommodation.
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