France issues travel warning for Moldovans
Travel warning for Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting or intending to travel to France. A general strike is announced for Wednesday, September 10.
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in France announces that the main unions representing various sectors—including public transport (La Base), railways (SUD-Rail, CGT Cheminots), air transport (SUD-Aérien, CGT Air France), education (SUD-Éducation), public services (CGT Fonction publique), health (SUD Santé Sociaux), commerce (CGT Commerce et Services), and industry (SUD Industrie)—have declared a national general strike scheduled for September 10.
To minimize inconvenience, Moldovan citizens are urged to:
- Check the websites of the departure or arrival airports, especially Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orly.
- Use the SNCF Connect application for updates on train services.
- Access the Bonjour RATP application or visit the official RATP website for information on public transport in the Paris region and available alternative routes.
For emergencies or consular assistance, citizens can reach out to:
- The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Paris, Consular Section at +33 6 38 34 47 86.
- The Consulate General of the Republic of Moldova in Nice at +33 4 93 92 70 44.
In France, Prime Minister François Bayrou faced a confidence vote in the National Assembly on September 8, which he had requested. The vote resulted in the collapse of the government in Paris, as a majority of the deputies expressed a lack of confidence in the 74-year-old head of government, who had been in office since December 2024. Amid a budget dispute, 194 deputies voted in favor of confidence for Bayrou's cabinet, while 364 voted against it.
As a consequence of this loss, President Emmanuel Macron is now seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years.
