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Angry French diplomats drop discretion to strike over reform

Diplomats strike near the French Foreign Ministry, Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Paris. Members of the French diplomatic corps are dropping their traditional reserve to go on a rare strike, angered by a planned reform they worry will hurt their careers and France's standing in the world. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)

A woman holds a poster reading "Public service in danger" as diplomats strike near the French Foreign Ministry Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Paris. Members of the French diplomatic corps are dropping their traditional reserve to go on a rare strike, angered by a planned reform they worry will hurt their careers and France's standing in the world. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)

Diplomats strike near the French Foreign Ministry Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Paris. Members of the French diplomatic corps are dropping their traditional reserve to go on a rare strike, angered by a planned reform they worry will hurt their careers and France's standing in the world. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)

Diplomats hold a banner reading "Professional diplomats on strike" during a protest near the French Foreign Ministry Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Paris. Members of the French diplomatic corps are dropping their traditional reserve to go on a rare strike, angered by a planned reform they worry will hurt their careers and France's standing in the world. (AP Photo/Nicolas Garriga)

Angry French diplomats drop discretion to strike over reform