November 2007 strikes in France in-between 70 and 100% of public transport services running. It is said talks could last for a month. Several additional strikes were also planned. Among them are: Telecommunications workers and bankers have also scheduled strikes. November 2007 strikes in France The 2007 strikes in France were a series of general strikes, mostly in the public sector, which started on 13 November 2007. The strike was over President Nicolas Sarkozy's and Prime Minister François Fillon's attempt to reduce early retirement benefits for 500,000 public employees. Sarkozy had stated that pension reform is the first in a series of measures designed to
France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 France chose their entry through a national final consisting of 10 performers selected by French television broadcasters. Successful French acts of the past five years were invited to compete for a trip to Helsinki, with emphasis put on more contemporary musical styles. Finally, Les Fatals Picards were chosen as the French representatives for 2007. The French entry finished joint 22nd in the contest with the United Kingdom, with 19 points. As a member of the Big Four, France automatically qualified to compete in final held in May 12. Les Fatals Picards was drawn