French fishermen blockade ports over soaring fuel costs as budget fight looms
- French fishermen blocked access to ports in southern France on Thursday in protest over high energy prices, adding to pressure on the government as it scrambles to finalise a deficit-taming 2027 budget ahead of next year's presidential election.
- The blockades are the latest in a wave of protests sweeping France this week with workers from the power sector to the police striking on Tuesday over issues ranging from pay to fuel.
- Fishermen blocked the port of Nice and several smaller cities on Thursday as demonstrations along the Mediterranean coast over the high cost of fuel extended into their t
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- French fishermen blocked access to ports in southern France on Thursday in protest over high energy prices, adding to pressure on the government as it scrambles to finalise a deficit-taming 2027 budget ahead of next year's presidential election.
- The blockades are the latest in a wave of protests sweeping France this week with workers from the power sector to the police striking on Tuesday over issues ranging from pay to fuel.
- Fishermen blocked the port of Nice and several smaller cities on Thursday as demonstrations along the Mediterranean coast over the high cost of fuel extended into their t
Sources: France 24