About 350,000 People March in Paris Against the Cost of Living and for Jobs
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A large number of people marched through Paris to protest against the rising cost of living. According to the figures announced, around 350,000 demonstrators walked between the Place de la République and the Place de la Nation.
The mobilisation was called by the intersyndicale, that is, all the major trade union organisations joined together to defend the same demands. The protesters called for lower prices for households and measures to support employment. The procession brought together employees, retirees and citizens from various sectors.
The unions explain that the cost of living today affects a large part of the French population, particularly families on modest and middle incomes. In their view, wages do not always keep pace with rising expenses, especially for food, energy and housing. The question of employment also remains central to their demands.
This demonstration shows the level of concern among the French about purchasing power. The organisers have not yet announced any specific follow-up to this movement. It will be necessary to watch in the coming weeks whether the government and employers respond to the demands voiced in the street.
Sources: NVO
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