Incident Details
A nationwide strike is planned to take place on 23 April by labor unions with a coinciding march in Paris. The strikes are to denounce unemployment insurance reforms. In regards to the march, participants are expected to gather at Place d’Italie at 14:00 local time and will then march to Place de la Bastille. Travel disruptions are likely and clashes are not being ruled out.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid affected areas and monitor local media for updates. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.