French Court Sentences Two CGT Activists for 2023 Power Cuts

The activists received nine-month suspended sentences for intentional power outages during protests against pension reforms.

• Two CGT Énergie activists were convicted in Bordeaux for intentional power cuts during March 2023 pension reform protests.
• The power outages affected thousands, including critical locations like a hospital, city hall, and judicial offices.
• The court found the activists guilty of property damage and endangering lives, citing risks to hospital patients reliant on respirators.
• Initially acquitted in a lower court, the activists faced appeals from the prosecution, resulting in the suspended prison sentences.
• The activists’ lawyer criticized the ruling as class-based justice and announced plans to appeal to the French Court of Cassation.

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