Workers at a chemicals company near Grenoble in France have been on strike for several months following an announcement of partial layoffs. The factory, part of a global group, is struggling due to the bankruptcy of its main salt supplier, Vencorex. Vencorex's employees have joined the strike, highlighting the broader impact on the chemical, nuclear, and aerospace sectors.
In Brittany, a foundry established by Renault is also facing difficulties as the carmaker seeks cheaper suppliers abroad. Despite efforts to reduce costs, finding new investors has been challenging. The real estate, construction, and transport sectors are similarly struggling, with President Emmanuel Macron's re-industrialization promises falling short amid tough economic conditions.
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