France Braces for Nationwide disruptions as “Block Everything” day Looms
paris, France – Authorities are preparing for potential widespread disruptions across France on September 10th, as calls to “block everything” gain momentum. The movement, characterized by its decentralized and “horizontal” association, is planning blockades of key infrastructure including stations, refineries, and traffic areas, alongside potential sabotage of speed cameras, according to RTL.The planned actions follow previous large-scale demonstrations against pension reforms, which saw over 280,000 protestors mobilized in June 2023, as reported by Le Figaro. While Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau expressed skepticism about “large-scale movements,” he warned prefects to “show the greatest firmness” and prevent blockades of essential infrastructure, RTL reported.
Specific plans are emerging in several cities. In montpellier,blockades are scheduled for the morning,followed by an afternoon rally. Lyon is anticipating a rally in a central location, organized by the “Lyon Insurrection” channel, which currently has 10,000 followers. parisian actions remain more fluid, with proposals ranging from strikes to roundabout occupations and symbolic blockades.Intelligence services are reportedly concerned by the lack of central leadership within the September 10th movement, making it tough to predict and control potential escalations.
