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France is experiencing one of the largest walkouts in recent memory, triggering massive chaos across educational institutions and public transit. These protests are interpreted as a direct challenge to newly appointed PM Sébastien Lecornu, labor groups seek to influence his position on proposed budget cuts that could impact public services and wages.

Roughly three-quarters of a million participants are anticipated to take part in around 250 demonstrations across France, as per police estimates, leading to major consequences on schooling, rail and air travel. As many as 80,000 officers have been deployed following concerns of possible unrest.

Meanwhile, US President Trump is carrying on with his official trip to the United Kingdom, shifting from symbolic events to policy discussions as he sits down with UK Prime Minister Starmer at the official country residence.

The pair are scheduled to conduct bilateral talks and meet business leaders, among others. Attention will be on any significant updates coming from their exchange.

Also, Germany’s Merz is set to visit Spain’s capital for talks with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Overall, Today, 18 September 2025, appears as a particularly busy day in European political landscape.