Protests in France have erupted over austerity measures.

A police officer stands next to bins placed on a street to block it during the “Block Everything” protest movement in Paris, on Sept. 10, 2025. Thibault Camus/AP Photo

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On Sept. 10, 2025, the movement “Bloquons tout” (“Block Everything”) started in an attempt to bring France to a halt over major cuts.
The protest has called for blockades and strikes across the country.

Owen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.