French strikes will cause Geneva disruption

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 06:30

France is bracing for a day of massive disruption tomorrow.

Unions are joining the “Block Everything” movement, targeting the 2026 budget they denounce as austerity.

Transport is hit first. The SNCF says there’ll be chaos on the rails, with half of Intercité trains and many TERs cancelled.

The Léman Express will also feel the impact, pushing commuters onto already busy cross-border roads.

Air France staff plan stoppages, but French skies will not shut down completely.

Schools face widespread closures, pharmacies and physiotherapists are shutting doors, and energy workers remain on strike.

Even government offices will slow down, leaving Greater Geneva caught in the turbulence.

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