General Strike Grips San Marino as Unions Protest Fiscal Reform

Nationwide Mobilization Against Fiscal Policies

San Marino is experiencing a general strike today, October 7, 2025, as the nation's three primary trade unions—CSdL, CDLS, and USL—have called for a nationwide mobilization. The industrial action stems from strong opposition to a new fiscal system proposed by the government, which unions argue disproportionately affects fixed incomes and cross-border workers, while failing to adequately address tax evasion.

The day of protest began with a rally at 8:30 AM in Piazza Nazioni Unite, followed by a procession at 9:30 AM towards Piazza della Libertà. Speeches from the general secretaries of the involved unions are scheduled for 10:15 AM, aiming to articulate their demands for 'equitable and fair taxation' and to 'say no to an unjust law'.

Public Services Face Significant Disruptions

The Azienda Autonoma di Stato per i Servizi Pubblici (AASS) has issued a statement detailing the minimum services that will be maintained during the strike, acknowledging that normal operations for many public functions cannot be guaranteed.

Services expected to be significantly affected include:

• School transport for all educational levels (elementary, middle, high schools, and Professional Training Center), along with student supervision.
• Most public transport lines, with the exception of Line 7 (San Marino – Hospital – Rovereta), which will remain operational to ensure essential connections.
• The Borgo Maggiore – San Marino cable car, which will be closed for the entire day.
• Access to the San Giovanni Collection Center.
• Commercial and administrative offices of AASS, including counter services for activations, transfers, payments, and contractual practices.
• Slaughter services.
• Waste collection, specifically the door-to-door service in the historic centers of San Marino and Borgo Maggiore, and the regular emptying of bins, which may experience delays.

Essential Services Maintained

Despite the widespread disruptions, AASS has confirmed that certain essential services will continue to operate. These include the aforementioned public transport Line 7, emergency interventions on managed networks (such as electricity, water-gas, and telecommunications), and door-to-door waste collection in areas outside the historic centers of San Marino and Borgo Maggiore.

The unions have urged for 'massive participation' to underscore their opposition to the fiscal reform, which they claim 'hits fixed incomes and cross-border workers' without effectively combating tax evasion. The CSIR (Comitato Sindacale Interregionale) has also expressed its support, emphasizing the need to defend 'equity, rights, and fiscal justice' and to reject 'all forms of discrimination and fiscal disparity among workers'.