What we know about the planned nationwide protest in France
Under the banner bloquons tout – “let’s block everything” – the aim is to paralyse France on 10 September with nationwide action characterised as a general strike (AFP via Getty Images)
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.
