What's happening in France in summer 2025
Briefly

This summer in France looks to be filled with disruptions due to various strikes, particularly from the Sud-Rail union, which has filed a notice for potential rail strikes from June 12 to September 8, 2023. While no formal strike actions are currently set for the airline industry, the peak travel season often sees unrest among airport workers and air traffic controllers. Paris will undergo significant public transport maintenance closures during the quieter months. Additionally, President Macron may announce political changes during his July 14 address, following parliamentary deadlock and a looming debt situation.
France's summer will be marked by potential rail and airline strikes, extensive transport maintenance closures, and uncertainty surrounding possible elections and budget cuts as the government navigates political tensions.
The Sud-Rail union's three-month strike notice indicates a summer of potential disruption, although unions aim to provide advance notice of planned strikes for public awareness.
President Macron's upcoming July 14 address could reveal significant political decisions regarding the Assemblée nationale and future budgetary strategies amid the ongoing debt situation.
The planned extensive maintenance closures in Paris public transport are strategically timed for summer's quieter travel period, but they will still affect holiday travel routes significantly.
Read at The Local France
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