Workers across France have gone on strike in response to proposed budget cuts and austerity measures initiated by President Macron and his new prime minister. With disruptions affecting transport systems, hospitals, and schools, over 400,000 protesters are expected to mobilize, showcasing widespread discontent. Violent clashes broke out in Paris, with police responding with tear gas against demonstrators. French unions are leading the charge, demanding an end to austerity policies, and calls for Macron’s resignation have resonated through the crowds. Uncertainty looms as the nation confronts a political crisis, with unions determined to pressure the government into revising its fiscal plans.