PARIS — In a move lauded by unions and met with a collective shrug by the general populace, the French Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a new bill making it compulsory for every citizen to participate in at least three organized strikes per calendar year. The landmark legislation, passed late Tuesday, codifies what many considered an unofficial national pastime into law.

Proponents argue the measure is crucial for maintaining France's unique cultural heritage and ensuring a robust, if occasionally immobile, democracy. “For too long, our global image has suffered from inconsistent industrial action,” stated Minister of Social Cohesion, Jean-Luc Dubois. “This ensures a baseline of civic participation. Plus, it’s good for the soul to occasionally block a roundabout for a cause you barely understand.”

The bill outlines a tiered system of strike participation, with penalties for non-compliance ranging from mandatory attendance at a mime workshop to, for repeat offenders, a full week of uninterrupted productivity. Exemptions will be granted only for documented cases of extreme apathy or for those actively engaged in a counter-protest against the very concept of striking.

Economists are reportedly scrambling to recalculate GDP projections, with one analyst, Dr. Monique Lefevre, noting, “We’ve always factored in a certain level of disruption, but now it’s a fixed cost. We anticipate a surge in demand for high-visibility vests and artisanal protest signs.”

Critics, primarily from the 'Get Things Done' party, expressed concern that the new law might make it even harder to get a baguette before 10 AM on a Tuesday.

The first mandatory national 'Solidarity Nap' strike is scheduled for next month.