May 22 2008
French Strike Again
This week has seen further strikes in France partly against the reforms that Sarkozy is making and partly against the rising cost of fuel. Fishermen went on strike yesterday against the costs of fuel and blockaded various ferry ports including Calais & Dunkirk, and in the south of France strikers blockaded the port and oil depot in Marseille.
Today saw the transport workers striking against pension reforms which Sarkozy is trying to introduce as the benefits that many public workers have are becoming a drain on the French economy. However, his reforms aren’t being taken lightly and he really has his work cut out if he’s going to win the French people over.
With the rising costs of fuel and weak pound against the Euro, France isn’t becoming very appealing as a holiday destination this year, which is a great shame as I very much enjoy our trips to France. Perhaps we’ll wait until the autumn and see what happens then!
