French unions are set to strike and protest on October 2 after unsuccessful talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Union leaders expressed frustration over the lack of clear responses to workers' demands. Over 500,000 protested on September 18 against austerity measures, with unions claiming over one million participants. Lecornu, under pressure from both unions and business organizations, has yet to form a government or finalize the budget, while facing mounting social tensions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)