Unions and left parties debate how to relate to “Bloquons tout”

Hundreds of mothers and children gathered near the Invalides in Paris in a solidarity action focused on children in Palestine. Politis’ report foregrounded caregivers’ voices and the civilian toll...

Rail worker and Révolution Permanente spokesperson Anasse Kazib appeared in court in a case concerning alleged “apologie du terrorisme” after public remarks on Palestine. Politis covered the...

Protests in more than 60 French towns brought together farmers, environmental groups, health professionals and residents opposing the proposed Duplomb law. Critics warned that the bill could weaken...

A petition hosted on the National Assembly website passed 1.4 million signatures, an unprecedented level for a petition on the platform. Launched on 10 July, it protested the Duplomb law, which had...

Basta! reported that local assemblies in dozens of cities were debating tactics for the 10 September “Bloquons tout” mobilization. Participants included people from left organizations, unions and...

The union Solidaires announced support for the 10 September mobilization, framing it as a response to austerity and political crisis. Politis reported the endorsement as a significant step in the...

A decentralized call to 'block everything' produced road and school blockades, demonstrations and other local actions across France. The movement had grown online after a proposed budget plan that...

After the 10 September actions, Reporterre documented discussions about sustaining local assemblies, widening participation and turning a one-day protest into durable organizing. The question was...

XR activists faced trial over a 2023 action at BNP Paribas, where activists denounced the bank’s financing of fossil fuels. Politis centered participants’ accounts and criticism of the prosecution....

Eight union confederations called a cross-sector strike and demonstrations against budget proposals they said would cut public services, freeze wages and benefits, and shift fiscal costs onto...