ArcelorMittal

Synopsis

Lakshmi Mittal, owner of the world's largest steel company, announced the closure of the last two blast furnaces in the Fensch Valley, Lorraine, in early 2012. This decision sparked outrage among employees, who viewed it as a declaration of war. Led by Edouard Martin, a charismatic figure and spokesperson for the workers, they demanded concrete commitments from the French government during an election period. Their struggle unfolded against the backdrop of Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency and transitioned into the early days of François Hollande's administration.