New French PM Faces Mounting Pressure as Nationwide Protests Disrupt Education and Transportation
France is bracing for among the biggest walkouts in years, creating widespread disruptions across educational institutions and public transit. These protests are interpreted as a response to recently named PM Sébastien Lecornu, labor groups aim to sway his stance on proposed spending reductions that could impact public services and salaries.
Roughly three-quarters of a million participants are expected to take part in some 250 marches across France, according to authorities, with significant effects on education, train and air travel. Up to 80,000 officers have been deployed following concerns of potential unrest.
In other news, US President Trump continues his state visit to the UK, moving from symbolic activities to political discussions as he meets UK Prime Minister Starmer at Chequers.
The pair are scheduled to conduct discussions and engage with business leaders, along with other figures. Attention will be on any key developments emerging from their meeting.
Also, German Merz is due to visit Spain’s capital for negotiations with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez.
Overall, Today, 18 September 2025, appears as a highly eventful day across European public landscape.
