France braces for nationwide protests; 70,000 police deployed as unions lead
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters have again taken to the streets across France, indicating sustained social unrest. The Prime Minister has proposed dialogue with unions and employers, but faces severe fiscal constraints, limiting his ability to offer concessions. The situation remains fluid, with the government's capacity to resolve the crisis uncertain.
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The French National Assembly has unanimously rejected the government's budget bill, including the revenue section, confirming a significant parliamentary defeat. This action intensifies political gridlock and increases the likelihood that the government will bypass parliament to enact austerity measures via constitutional decree. Sustained mass protests and a recent Fitch downgrade underscore deepening fiscal and political instability.
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