Nationwide Strikes Rock France: Eiffel Tower Closed as Austerity Protests Intensify
Nationwide Strikes Rock France: Eiffel Tower Closed as Austerity Protests Intensify PARIS (AP) — France was gripped by widespread protests yesterday, October 2, 2025, as demonstrators took to the streets in over 200 towns and cities to denounce proposed spending cuts and demand increased taxes on the wealthy. The iconic Eiffel Tower, a major tourist attraction, was forced to close its doors to visitors due to the industrial action. In the capital, thousands of workers, retirees, and students marched through…