Four French delivery worker associations have filed a criminal complaint accusing Deliveroo and Uber of human trafficking and worker exploitation, highlighting severe labor abuses in the gig economy.
The French government has limited May 1st work permissions to bakers and florists amid union backlash, emphasizing the day's symbolic importance and worker consent.
France considers allowing certain professions to work on May 1st, challenging its traditional status as a mandatory paid holiday amid declining union power and labor flexibility trends.
France’s unemployment rate rises to 7.8%, significantly above the EU average low of 5.9%, with concerns of further increases amid challenging economic pressures.
France continues a 2-euro tax on small parcels despite evasion by major e-commerce platforms, impacting logistics jobs and influencing EU tax policy.