Strikes
News and need-to-know information on industrial action, transport strikes, delays, disruptions, and more across Europe.
French easyJet staff call Easter strike
Unions representing French staff at the budget airline easyJet have called a last-minute strike over the Easter weekend.
UPDATED: Will transport strikes hit travellers in Germany over Easter?
With prolonged strike action hitting air travel and public transport, here's a look at what people travelling to, from and within Germany can expect in the coming weeks – including the latest agreements reached by unions and employers.
French truckers plan blockades to protest fuel prices
French hauliers have announced several planned blockades on Saturday - with more to come next week - to protest at spiralling fuel prices in the wake of the war in the Middle East and to call for government aid.
What to expect from Spain's two airport strikes this Easter
If you're flying to or from Spain this Easter, be aware that there are two different sets of stoppages planned by airport staff which may cause delays and other disruptions for passengers.
Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as Lufthansa staff strike
Germany's largest airline Lufthansa grounded flights on Thursday as a strike by pilots and cabin crew got underway.
Spain's train drivers call off three-day strike after safety deal
Unions and Spanish train drivers have called off the rail strike that began this Monday and was initially scheduled to last until Wednesday February 11th.
'Angry' Louvre workers' strike shuts out thousands of tourists
The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday due to a strike over working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a major robbery.
Paris Louvre staff call 'indefinite' strike over working conditions
Staff at the Louvre in Paris have issued a call for an 'indefinite' strike in protest at their working conditions - topping off a terrible year for the museum that has involved structural issues, a water leak and of course that high-profile jewel heist.
How does Italy's general strike affect travel on Friday?
A 24-hour general strike is impacting rail, flights, and public transport services across Italy on Friday.
Will there be strikes in France this Christmas?
Christmas and New Year is a peak season for travel in and out, and around, France - so what is the likelihood of strike-related disruption this year?
French unions call December strike over 'horror show' budget plans
French unions have issued a strike call for December in protest at the 2026 Budget, which is currently being debated in parliament and which one union leader described as a "horror show".
Two years in, Swedish union has no plans to stop Tesla strike
After two years of striking in Sweden against electric car company Tesla over its refusal to sign a collective wage agreement, the union which launched the action has no plans to end it.
Ryanair to cancel 'up to 600 flights' during French air traffic control strike
The budget airline Ryanair says it expects to have to cancel up to 600 flights - affecting around 100,000 passengers - during next week's strike of French air traffic controllers.
Anti-war protests grow in Italy as strike hits train travel
A general strike in Italy in support of the Gaza aid flotilla disrupted trains and port traffic on Friday, causing chaos for commuters as tens of thousands took to the streets in protest.
KEY DATES: The strikes planned in France in September and October 2025
After hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France in September, here is the calendar of planned strikes and protests for the rest of autumn.
In pictures: France's day of anti-government anger
France on Thursday saw hundreds of demos and protests as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to register their anger at the government and plans for cost-cutting budgets.
Ongoing security strike causes chaos at Madrid-Barajas Airport
A walkout by security check workers at Spain's busiest airport caused huge queues over the weekend, with waiting times of more than an hour and a half for thousands of passengers. The stoppages are expected to continue.
Paris public transport unions call massive September strike
The four main unions representing workers on the Paris Metro, bus, tram and train network have filed their September strike notice, making severe disruption on the capital's public transport network likely.
In pictures: Demos, blockades and street battles on France's 'block everything' day
The 'block everything' movement was a one-day series of protests in France on September 10th that includes demos, strikes and blockades - some of them violent.
France hit by roadblocks and closures as Bloquons Tout activists target road network
Wednesday's Bloquons Tout (block everything) movement began with a series of blockades targeting the French road network - here's a look at where the disruption is happening.
PODCAST: France takes another step towards chaos as PM falls and mood of rebellion grows
After the fall of French Prime Minister François Bayrou's government on Monday, the Talking France podcast is back with a special episode covering what's in store for France in the coming days, weeks and years.
ANALYSIS: Has France really become 'ungovernable'?
A line that's often thrown around about France is that the country is, at times, simply impossible to govern. Whilst it's certainly relevant to the latest political crisis, Emma Pearson looks at just how unruly France is.
French security services warn of 'acts of sabotage' in September
A briefing note from France's intelligence and policing services has warned that the September 'Bloquons Tout' movement could be accompanied by acts of sabotage across the country, in addition to mass blockades and stay-home actions.