The French government has pledged targeted support for industries hit by surging fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, while warning that broad, across-the-board financial relief is no longer sustainable. This comes as truck and bus drivers drivers staged a "go slow" protest in Paris.
Speaking on Monday, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot stressed that while the French state would “do everything” to support struggling sectors, public finances limit how far it can go. “The cheque book can no longer be used for all our fellow citizens,” he said, adding that aid must now be carefully directed.
