In the capital, thousands of workers, students, and pensioners began marching from Place d’Italie in the afternoon. The Eiffel Tower remained closed to visitors, with its management citing the strike action. Mr Lecornu, who was appointed last month, has yet to unveil the specifics of his budget or appoint his cabinet ministers. Sophie Binet, General Secretary of the CGT union, underscored the urgency of the protests. Striking workers from sectors including education and healthcare also participated in Thursday's action, though early estimates suggested a smaller turnout than the protests last month.