France Gripped by Nationwide Strikes as Eiffel Tower Closes Amid Austerity Protests
France Gripped by Nationwide Strikes as Eiffel Tower Closes Amid Austerity Protests PARIS – France experienced widespread disruption on Thursday, October 2, 2025, as nationwide strikes led to the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and brought thousands of protesters to the streets in over 200 locations. Unions mobilized workers, retirees, and students to denounce proposed spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy. In Paris, thousands marched from Place d’Italie, while the Eiffel Tower announced its…