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Eiffel Tower closes to the public amid national strike and protests in France

The national strike, mobilizing unions and students in 260 cities, impacts public services and nuclear energy production, increasing pressure on the government five months before the elections.

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Published November 5, 2026, 10:48 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

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A large crowd of protesters marches down a street in France carrying banners and protest signs. — Protesters march through the streets during a national strike in France. Photo: Reprodução/O Globo

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Closure of the Eiffel Tower and disruption of public services due to a national strike.
Who is affected: Tourists, students, public servants, electrical sector workers, and the French government.
What changes: Reduction in nuclear energy production, shutdown of schools and transport, and mobilization of 70 thousand police officers.

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