The CGT union has strongly opposed the 125 billion euro savings plan proposed by the far-right National Rally (RN) party. General Secretary Sophie Binet described the plan as a "carnage for public services" and warned it would lead to "massive privatizations." Binet criticized RN leader Marine Le Pen, calling her the "worst enemy" of public servants, in response to Le Pen’s pledge during a meeting with Medef, a major employers' association, to reduce the budget significantly and restore public finances by late August. In response to the proposed cuts, the CGT has outlined "10 priorities" aimed at protecting and strengthening public services. These include increasing and indexing public sector wages to match inflation, developing a comprehensive plan to support the public hospital system, and implementing higher taxes on the wealthy. Binet noted that while these measures are important, not all of them are fully quantified at this stage. The union has emphasized that public services must be a central topic in the upcoming presidential campaign. This call comes after the summer of 2026, when austerity measures led to a series of crises, including multiple fires in public facilities, which the CGT describes as a disastrous outcome of budget cuts. The union argues that these events highlight the risks of underfunding essential services. An inter-union coalition representing the public sector, which includes the CGT, has announced plans for a strike on September 29. The strike is intended to draw attention to the union's demands and to pressure the government to prioritize public services in its policies. The action is part of a broader effort to challenge the proposed savings plan and to advocate for stronger public investment.