No agreement in France. Union members prepare for a general strike

The CGT chair criticized the government for not presenting new actions and ignoring union demands. She urged union members to participate in protests on October 24 and called for a general strike on November 5, emphasizing the need for broad participation. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with unions seeking responses to demands raised during recent demonstrations against high living costs. He stated that restoring order is a priority following unrest during protests. The weekend is expected to see continued unrest, with plans for further demonstrations announced by protest coordinators and student organizations, including UNEF.