This week in France features several key events starting with farmers' protests initiated by the FNSEA aiming for widespread demonstrations across major cities. On Tuesday, the Assemblée Nationale plans to vote on crucial assisted dying legislation, a significant topic for many. Additionally, the tax declaration deadline approaches for certain départements, with some having already passed it. Celebrating the Ascension on Thursday grants a public holiday, enticing many to extend their weekend, despite warnings of possible traffic and rail strikes from Sud-Rail union amid rising tensions.
The head of France's leading agricultural union, FNSEA, has called for a new wave of mobilisation by farmers starting on Monday, May 26th. Demonstrations are planned in several French cities, including Paris.
French MPs in the Assemblée Nationale will vote on bills related to palliative care and assisted dying on Tuesday afternoon.
Workers in France get the day off on Thursday for the Christian festival of Ascension, which falls on May 29th this year.
The French rail union, Sud-Rail, which represents ticket inspectors, has threatened to potentially call for strike action during the Ascension long weekend.
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