Argentan

French trade unions are holding an intersyndical strike and demonstrations on 5 November, with transport, education and health among the sectors mobilised. The CGT is calling to generalise the stoppage, arguing the government's response from Matignon falls short on purchasing power concerns. Former minister Ségolène Royal said nearly all French people are affected by the cost-of-living crisis, while local calls to demonstrate, including in Argentan, highlight what unions describe as immense public anger.