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Since the 19th century, the first of May has marked International Workers’ Day, a day traditionally dedicated to social demands. 2023 has been no exception, with each country bringing its own unique perspective, from violence against women to rising inequality, inflation, the energy crisis, and climate change.
In France, the population took to the streets en masse, driven by a highly unpopular pension reform. In the United Kingdom, exhausted hospital staff descended on London to demand better working conditions. While a unified struggle is still far from view, it has to be said that the Old Continent has at least found some unity in being fed up.
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