Eiffel Tower Closes as Nationwide Strikes Sweep France Protesting Austerity Measures

Oct 03, 2025 02:11 am CST

Thousands of protesters gathered across more than 200 French cities and towns to demonstrate against proposed government spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy. The Eiffel Tower closed as strikes impacted transportation and services nationwide, marking the third major protest in a month amid political uncertainty and contentious budget negotiations.