France begins nationwide strikes, copes with major disruptions

French trade unions have begun a nationwide strike to demand higher salaries amid the highest inflation in decades, one of the biggest challenges to President Emmanuel Macron since his reelection in May. Tuesday’s strike, which primarily affects public sectors such as schools and transportation, is an extension of the weeks-long industrial action that has disrupted France’s major refineries and put petrol stations’ supply in disarray. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #AlJazeeraLive #aljazeeraenglish #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #latestwhatsappstatus #europe #france #strike