First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.

What happened: France is preparing for a nationwide general strike, with shops in Paris installing wooden panels to protect storefront windows on the eve of the strike day. Why it matters: The strike follows recent riots and protests in France, and businesses are taking physical precautions ahead of the nationwide action.

France is preparing for a nationwide general strike, with shops in Paris installing wooden panels to protect storefront windows on the eve of the strike day.

The strike follows recent riots and protests in France, and businesses are taking physical precautions ahead of the nationwide action.