French public sector workers went on strike Tuesday as high school students blocked school entrances across the country, protesting planned budget cuts and demanding better funding and working conditions. Teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and other civil servants were among those taking part, with rallies expected in cities across France. The protests come two
Germany’s proposed crackdown on sick leave rules is facing criticism from researchers, who argue that rising absenteeism is driven more by worsening workplace conditions than by misuse of the system. The government plans to tighten sick-note requirements to improve productivity, but experts say mental health challenges, staff shortages, and demanding work
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialized medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition. French health authorities have emphasized that the risk to the general public remains very […]
Over 400 doctors, nurses and medical staffs have entered the streets of the capital of France, Paris, to express their disagreement against the poor funding for the hospitals in the country. As many as 50 healthcare workers have been charged in connection with the case and a small fine has been imposed against them. Another […]



