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#13057234

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057235

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized in front of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of union leader Farhat Hached's assassination. The rally is followed by a march to his mausoleum. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057236

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle.'' Others raise a banner featuring the portrait of the jailed prominent opposition figure, lawyer, and former judge Ahmed Souab, during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057239

4 December 2025

Demonstrators make the victory sign while raising a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle'', during a march organized by the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) heading towards the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057246

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle.'' Others raise a banner featuring the portrait of the jailed prominent opposition figure, lawyer, and former judge Ahmed Souab, during a rally organized outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) ahead of a march toward the mausoleum of union leader Farhat Hached in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, marking the 73rd anniversary of his assassination. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13057257

4 December 2025

Demonstrators raise a banner featuring a portrait of the prominent opposition figure Ayachi Hammami, with the text he declares before being arrested and taken to prison in connection with the case known as 'conspiracy against the state security': ''We will transform the prison into a square symbol of the struggle,'' during a rally organized in front of the Tunisian General Labour Union (French: UGTT) headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia, on December 4, 2025, to mark the 73rd anniversary of union leader Farhat Hached's assassination. The rally is followed by a march to his mausoleum. The commemoration escalates into a protest against President Kais Saied's economic and social policies. Trade unionists demand the protection of union rights and freedoms, as well as the resumption of social dialogue and salary negotiations. The UGTT denounces that the planned salary increases in the private and public sectors, as outlined in the 2026 Finance Bill, will be implemented without any social dialogue with the government. The confrontation between the UGTT and President Kais Saied's government reflects a broader political crisis that unfolds since 2021, raising concerns among trade unions and civil society actors. The UGTT warns of a potential general strike.

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#13056310

4 December 2025

France's Public Accounts Minister Amelie De Montchalin speaks during a session devoted to the second reading of the 2026 Social Security Budget Bill (PLFSS) at the National Assembly, the French Parliament Lower House, in Paris, France, on December 3, 2025.

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#13050946

2 December 2025

Francois Piquemal, candidate for mayor of Toulouse, is pictured with a unionist during the protest. Called by some trade unions, hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, including both the national budget and social security budget. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense budget and Interior Ministry, and his choice of conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050947

2 December 2025

A woman holds a placard reading 'Public services damaged, users in danger'. Called by some trade unions, hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, including both the national budget and social security budget. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense budget and Interior Ministry, and his choice of conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050950

2 December 2025

A protester walks by a billboard reading '32 working hours for all with a decent salary'. Called by some trade unions, hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, including both the national budget and social security budget. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense budget and Interior Ministry, and his choice of conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050940

2 December 2025

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, called by some trade unions. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense and Interior Ministry budgets, and choosing conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050942

2 December 2025

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, called by some trade unions. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense and Interior Ministry budgets, and choosing conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050943

2 December 2025

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economic policies and budget austerity, called by some trade unions. The protest launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense and Interior Ministry budgets, and choosing conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13050941

2 December 2025

The headbanner reads 'Rise of wages and pensions. Fiscal, social and environmental justice'. Some trade unions call for action, and hundreds of people take to the streets in Toulouse, France, on December 2, 2025, against Macron's economics and budget austerity, both national budget and social security budget. The movement launches at the beginning of the summer on social networks against the Macron government's push for downsizing the welfare state, cutting taxes for businesses, increasing the Defense budget and Interior ministry, and his choice of conservative Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister. His pro-business stance angers the French people.

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#13049816

2 December 2025

An advertisement billboard for Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro is seen at an electronics store in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 02, 2025. India's telecoms ministry directs smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. Meanwhile, Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources say, after the government's move sparks surveillance concerns and a political uproar.

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#13033836

28 November 2025

Daily wage workers work at an under-construction new residential building in Siliguri, India, on November 28, 2025. Published reports mention that the new labor codes from November 21 mean some big benefits for workers, including universal minimum wages, gratuity benefits, social security coverage, and provisions for women to do night shifts. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expresses confidence in India's economic outlook, projecting solid growth despite external uncertainties.

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