A retiree goes on hunger strike after French social security demands he pay 9,000 euros for working while on sick leave: “I will go all the way.”

Jacques Oudart, a 68-year-old French retiree, has declared a hunger strike after the French Social Security administration demanded the repayment of 9,000 euros for working while on sick leave. Sitting on a plastic chair with only a radio and a water bottle for company, Oudart has stated his intention to take his protest to the limit, affirming that he will go all the way.

The action highlights a high-stakes dispute between an individual citizen and the state social security apparatus over penalties related to employment status during medical leave. Oudart's solitary demonstration reflects deep personal resolve in the face of significant financial demands imposed by regulatory authorities.