Anti-Inflation Protests in France: People Demand Higher Salaries

People are angry about inflation in Europe. The inflation rate here is at a record high of 8.9% in the last 11 years. France is the most affected by inflation. Ordinary people in France are taking to the streets to demand a pay rise. They say that inflation is so high that it is difficult to live on a modest salary.

Earlier, oil company employees in France stopped work to demand a pay rise. Now there is a shortage of fuel. After this, common people also came out on the streets in lakhs. French President Emmanuel Macron is also facing public protests.

cause of inflation

Many businesses were closed due to the lockdown imposed due to Covid. Due to which the economy of the country break down.

The Russia-Ukraine war damaged oil and gas supplies, as Russia has large reserves of oil and gas. Before the war, Russia exported gas and oil to many European countries.