May Day
1er mai protests in France one year before presidential election
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On May 1, 2026, workers, unions, and left-wing politicians protested in Paris against the 'dismantling of the social system' ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Around 300,000 people joined nationwide, including 100,000 in Paris. Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized Gabriel Attal's bill on working on this holiday.
Peter Hultqvist (S) delivered a May Day speech in Borlänge, criticizing the SD-right government and calling for a red card against it. He outlined the Social Democrats' plans for a fairer Sweden. The speech was published by Dala-Demokraten.
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Thousands of workers took to the streets in Barcelona and Málaga on May 1, called by unions CCOO and UGT. The protests focused on demands for peace, housing, and wages, with criticism of the far right and labor policies. Union leaders highlighted the impact of conflicts and the housing crisis on workers.
Facing union pressure, the French government has decided not to convene the joint parliamentary committee on a bill allowing work on May 1st in proximity shops. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces proposals for these sectors and meetings at Matignon this week. Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou met with unions and calls for in-depth social dialogue.
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France's eight main unions sent a letter to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on April 12 protesting the expansion of work on May Day. Lecornu is temporizing by promising dialogue and a meeting with the Labor Minister. The bill, adopted by the Senate in 2025, is subject to an accelerated parliamentary maneuver.