French Protest Groups Stage 'Block Everything' National Strike

ANNECY, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 10: Demonstrators gather during the 'Block Everything' National Strike on September 10, 2025 in Annecy, France. Various protest groups in France have called for the general strike on Wednesday under the slogan, "Bloquons Tout" (French for "Block Everything") over the government's proposed austerity measures to reduce the public debt. On Monday, French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence after opposition party groups across the political spectrum opposed his unpopular budget. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images)