French lawyers launched an indefinite strike on June 21, 2026, according to multiple news reports. The strike, called by major bar associations, protests government plans to reform the justice system, including cuts to legal aid budgets and changes to court procedures.
Reports indicate that the strike has disrupted court hearings across the country, with many cases postponed. The lawyers' unions argue that the reforms would undermine access to justice for low-income citizens and increase judicial delays.
The French government has not yet responded to the strike, but Justice Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is expected to meet with bar representatives in the coming days. The strike is the latest in a series of protests by French legal professionals over the past year.
