French and European ports disrupted by a dockers' strike

French and European ports will face significant disruptions on October 30 due to a strike called by the CGT dockers' union, representing 90% of dock workers. The strike aims to halt all loading and unloading activities, with a projected 95% stoppage in French ports. Approximately 14,000 port workers, including 7,500 dockers, are participating across various locations. The union protests against government budget measures that threaten solidarity systems and demands higher wages and better working conditions. This strike is part of a broader European initiative against military mobilization in ports, with unions opposing a proposed EU regulation facilitating military logistics through civilian transport infrastructures.