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French unions have called a national strike to demand wage increases and improvements in purchasing power.
The Eiffel Tower is closed to visitors today "due to the national strike" declared by the workers' unions. The management company of the famous monument announced it on its official website.
In the meantime, several thousand people have begun to demonstrate in France, responding to the call of united trade unions demanding wage increases and an improvement in purchasing power. Students and yellow vests join the demonstration.
Some rooms of the Louvre museum were also closed due to the day of workers' unrest.

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