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Let them eat cake! French bakeries are protesting because opening on May 1 is (possibly) against the law


Published on 2025-05-08 07:20:42 - Fortune
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  • France's Labor Day bread battle pits bakers' business needs against worker rights, as lawmakers seek clarity on a centuries-old tradition.

French bakeries are protesting against a potential law that would require them to open on May 1st, traditionally a public holiday in France. The proposed legislation aims to boost economic activity but has sparked outrage among bakers who argue that it infringes on their right to rest and celebrate the holiday. Demonstrations have taken place across the country, with bakers symbolically handing out cakes and pastries to the public while chanting slogans like "Let them eat cake, but not on May Day!" The controversy highlights the tension between economic pressures and the preservation of cultural traditions in France.

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