Live: Eiffel Tower closed to public on new day of strikes against PM’s budget
Europe • Oct 2, 2025, 5:01 AM
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France braced for a new wave of protests Thursday as unions, grassroots groups and civic activists took to the streets against proposed austerity measures and spending cuts. The Eiffel Tower closed to the public after a "large majority" of its employees expressed support for the unions' strike action. Follow our liveblog to follow the day's events.
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France braced for a new wave of protests Thursday as unions, grassroots groups and civic activists took to the streets against proposed austerity measures and spending cuts. The Eiffel Tower closed to the public after a "large majority" of its employees
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