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PARIS, FRANCE (JAN. 10, 2026) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF DOCTORS CARRYING BANNERS, LIGHTING TORCHES, HONKING, CHANTING SLOGANS, MARCHING IN STREETS PARIS, FRANCE - JAN. 10: Doctors in Paris staged a large demonstration on Saturday, Jan. 10, protesting severe budget cuts to the health sector.

The rally marks the midpoint of a 10-day strike organized by medical professionals, which began on Jan. 5.

Protesters marched through the capital demanding immediate improvements to their working conditions and staffing levels.

Health workers across the country have voiced growing frustration with the government's fiscal policies regarding healthcare.

Demonstrators argue that recent budget restrictions are undermining their ability to provide adequate services to patients.

The unrest comes as France continues to grapple with political instability following a series of government collapses.

Former Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s administration fell in December 2024, followed by the collapse of Francois Bayrou’s government in September.