‘Block Everything’: What to Know About Protests in France

Protests in France have erupted over austerity measures.

A police officer stands next to bins placed on a street to block it during the "Block Everything" protest movement in Paris, on Sept. 10, 2025. Thibault Camus/AP Photo

On Sept. 10, 2025, the “Bloquons tout” (“Block Everything”) movement became active in an attempt to bring France to a halt over major government spending cuts.

The protest has called for blockades and a national strike to take place on Sept. 10.