France is bracing for significant disruptions on December 5th as a nationwide strike, called by multiple unions, is set to impact various sectors, including aviation and education.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) has requested airlines to reduce their schedules, leading to numerous flight cancellations at major airports like Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and Paris-Orly.

Meanwhile, the education sector is also heavily affected, with the National Union of School Teachers reporting that 65% of primary school teachers are expected to strike, resulting in widespread school closures.

The strike is a response to the government's proposed budget cuts and austerity measures, which unions argue undermine public services and workers' rights.

This day of action is part of a broader wave of social unrest, with public sector workers expressing dissatisfaction over deteriorating working conditions and stagnant wages.

The political climate is tense, with the government facing potential motions of censure in the National Assembly.