Potesters demanding wage increases, greater taxation of windfall profits and other steps to lessen the bite of rising inflation are marching in Paris, heeding the call of trade unionists hoping to crank up pressure on the government of French President Emmanuel Macron.
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The demonstration dovetails with wage strikes at fuel refineries and depots that have sparked chronic petrol shortages, thumping motorists and putting Macron's government on the defensive.
Thousands of demonstrators are expected for what organisers termed a "march against the high cost of living and climate inaction," seeking massive investment against the climate crisis.
Organisers are also demanding the freezing of prices for energy, essential goods and rents and pushing against proposed pension reforms.
Australian Associated Press
