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Striking doctors march in Paris and call on Prime Minister Lecornu
Liberal doctors on strike since earlier this week marched through Paris on Saturday to protest what they describe as an increasingly restrictive approach to medical practice. The demonstrators are calling on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to engage in dialogue and present concrete proposals to address their concerns.
Representatives of medical unions argue that recent policy measures threaten the freedom of practice of self-employed doctors. They point to proposals involving new financial constraints, regulatory limits, and penalties as signs of what they label an “authoritarian drift” in health policy. According to union leaders, rising healthcare needs are being met with declining resources, creating growing tension within the system.
The demonstration forms part of a nationwide strike running from January 5 to January 15, with further disruption expected in the coming days, particularly in private clinics where operating rooms may temporarily close. Union leaders describe the movement as historically significant in terms of participation.
Talks with the health minister have stalled, with unions insisting that negotiations must take place at the highest level of government. While some contentious budget measures have already been withdrawn, several disputed issues remain, including pricing powers granted to health insurance authorities and changes to sick leave regulations.
Doctors have also voiced concerns over potential future limits on where they may establish their practices, warning that excessive reliance on legislation could undermine the existing framework governing relations with health insurance. Intern doctors have joined the protest, criticizing the rushed implementation of training reforms that could keep many of them in hospitals longer than planned.
Despite official figures suggesting a moderate decline in medical activity, unions claim participation in the strike is widespread. Authorities have reportedly issued requisitions to ensure continuity of care in private health facilities during the protest.
