"Jess, a 35-year-old hospital neurologist, had joined protesters attempting to stop traffic in order to show her anger at the French government. Inequality is rife in France and this is the only way to be heard, she said. Pushed back with teargas by riot police, Jess, who asked for her real name not to be published said she was scared by police tactics, but felt it was crucial to be on the streets."
"Public services are failing, the quality of care in hospitals is getting worse, she said. Years of cuts to the health sector means doctors suffer, patients suffer. The health service is very visibly the target of austerity cuts that are having an impact on people's wellbeing. Meanwhile, the rich are getting richer, people are getting poorer and the politicians aren't listening."
Protesters attempted to block traffic at Montreuil and other French cities to express anger over austerity, budget cuts, and perceived political indifference. A 35-year-old hospital neurologist joined the action, citing deteriorating hospital care, years of health-sector cuts and worsening wellbeing for patients and staff. Riot police pushed demonstrators back with teargas and water cannon. The Block Everything movement, organized through messaging groups and later supported by some trade unions and La France Insoumise, coordinated the actions. Participants included people from diverse backgrounds, including teachers and previous pension and yellow-vest protesters. A recent political shake-up with the appointment of a new prime minister intensified public fury.
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