French Auto Workers Protest Job Cuts at Paris Motor Show

Hundreds of workers gather to voice concerns over industry layoffs and demand government intervention.

The protest, organized by the CGT union, took place outside the Paris Motor Show, highlighting the stark contrast between the glitzy event and the industry's struggles.
Workers from major companies like Stellantis, Renault, and Valeo participated, expressing fears about job security amid ongoing site closures and layoffs.
The CGT criticized the French government for providing financial aid to the auto industry without securing job protections, calling for a parliamentary inquiry.
Union leaders highlighted the loss of 70,000 jobs in the sector since 2012, with further cuts expected as the industry transitions to electric vehicles.
Stellantis' Poissy plant, the last large auto factory in Île-de-France, faces an uncertain future, with workers fearing closure despite producing popular SUV models.