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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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Milhares de trabalhadores foram às ruas em Barcelona e Málaga no dia 1º de maio, convocados pelos sindicatos CCOO e UGT. Os protestos concentraram-se em demandas por paz, moradia e salários, com críticas à extrema-direita e às políticas trabalhistas. Líderes sindicais destacaram o impacto dos conflitos e da crise habitacional sobre os trabalhadores.
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.