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Germany

Airport strike in Germany and action in France promises misery for air travelers

German unions striking for higher pay in industrial action planned deep into the month, while French action a sign of possible things to come this summer.

France

More disruption for rail travellers in France

Millions of French commuters and holidaymakers faced disruptions as rail workers went on strike against President Macron's economic reform plans.

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Passengers of Paris suburban line enter train through windows

Passengers of a Parisian suburban train line had to enter the train car through windows on Tuesday, the first day of a 3-month long strike in the railway sector.

France

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

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France

Paris passengers climb through train windows on first day of French rail strike

Passengers at Paris' Gare de Lyon scrambled through the windows of a train as it stood on the platform on the first day of rolling national rail strikes.

France

French commuters face second day of travel chaos

Railway stations were deserted a passengers were advised to stay away if a train was cancelled

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Train strike causes travel chaos in France

National rail company strike has severely disrupted transport across the country

France

France rail unions wage war on Macron with rolling strikes

Industrial action over government plans to change rail workers' benefits and status is set to continue for three months

France

French rail commuters brace for three-month strike

The rail strike is due to run for three months in successive waves of two days

Economy

Easter strikes ground passengers

Some staff members at Ryanair and Air France are striking over the Easter weekend.

France

Air France cancels quarter of its flights

The cancellations are due to a strike by staff

France

French pensioners join public sector workers' protest over government

Tens of thousands of nurses, teachers, train drivers and other civil servants demonstrated against President Macron's planned reforms

France

French public sector sets collision course with Macron with strikes

Protesters are challenging the French president's economic reform plans

France

France's rolling railway strikes: The 'cheminot' status explained

37 days of rolling strikes by workers for French railway operator SNCF is set to cause much misery for passengers across the country till the end of June. But what are their demands? We explain the 'cheminot' status and why it is so important to rail workers.

France

Air France 'shirt-ripping': case goes to Paris appeals court

Today, twelve former and current Air France workers will appear before the Paris Court of Appeal charged with violence and vandalism.

World News

Flight delays at Charles de Gaulle as Air France pilots strike

Air France unions gather for the first time since 1993 to protest over pay.

France

French prison strike widens

Unions claim 115 of France’s 188 prisons are blocked by a strike by prison guards while prison authorities put the figure at 50.

Economy

Ryanair offers to recognise pilot unions

The Irish low-cost airline offers to recognise pilot unions for the first time in its 32-year history

Italy

Delays and cancellations expected as Italy air workers strike

Pilots and ground crew from Alitalia and some other airlines planning a day of industrial action on Friday in Italy. Cancellations and delays are expected.

Ireland

Ryanair to recognise pilot unions in historic move to stop strike

The low-cost Irish carrier is to hold talks with pilot unions amid strike threats in several countries ahead of Christmas.