France Gripped by Nationwide Strikes: Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Budget Tensions
France Gripped by Nationwide Strikes: Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Budget Tensions Paris, France – The iconic Eiffel Tower remained closed yesterday, October 2, as nationwide strikes paralyzed parts of France, with thousands protesting government spending cuts and demanding higher taxes on the wealthy. The industrial action, spearheaded by major unions, saw demonstrators take to the streets in over 200 towns and cities, marking the latest in a series of protests amidst heated budget negotiations and political turmoil. In Paris, a…