European Dockworkers Halt Operations to Protest Middle East Arms Shipments
International dockworkers in Europe and beyond staged coordinated strikes on November 1, 2026, to protest arms shipments to the Middle East and demand better working conditions. Unions in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Morocco called for an end to the militarization of ports, with over 100 ports participating. While the action disrupted local operations, experts predict limited impact on global supply chains due to the short duration of the strike.