Protests in France

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France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike

Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.

5 November 2026

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Students block high schools across France ahead of general strike

The school protests have fuelled a nationwide movement against soaring prices and inadequate public services, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets over the past three weekends.

3 November 2026

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Limited school protests resume in France as holidays end

The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class.

2 November 2026

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France's third weekend of social protests sees lower turnout

According to the Interior Ministry, the authorised marches proceeded peacefully. But tensions rose during their dispersal in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major cities.

31 October 2026

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France braces for protests: 70,000 police, curfews and Halloween fears

Mass protests are expected to sweep across France this Saturday, coinciding with Halloween celebrations as authorities deploy a major security operation.

31 October 2026

Economy

Young people’s household income in Europe: How does France compare? 

Households with young people aged 18 to 24 generally have lower equivalised disposable income, but experts note that this may not show the full picture.

26 October 2026

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Over 1,300 arrests across France as protesters clashed with police

Some 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilised ahead of Saturday's planned protests after authorities bolstered security following last weekend's riots.

25 October 2026

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Euronews on the ground as hundreds of thousands protest in Paris

The government has blamed the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party and Jean-Luc Mélenchon for what it says is stoking violence, an accusation the party denies.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Italy: Thousands take to the streets as protests turn violent

Clashes erupted between protesters and police across several Italian cities on Saturday, with officers deploying water cannons and tear gas as demonstrations turned violent. Thousands took to the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Florence, with protesters throwing bottles, stones and firecr

24 October 2026

Europe News

French police clash with protesters following largely peaceful demos

Organisers said more than 800,000 took part in demonstrations across the country, with 250,000 in Paris alone. Authorities said 410,000 demonstrated nationwide. The protests were over the high cost of living and lack of funding for education.

24 October 2026

Europe News

France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin

As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating back to 1883, was largely destroyed by fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show the extensive damage inside the building.

24 October 2026

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France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest

Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

23 October 2026

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France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest

Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

22 October 2026

Europe News

Macron calls defence council ahead of weekend protests

Macron met intelligence chiefs on Thursday morning ahead of renewed protests, while the Prime Minister is due to meet political parties and mayors in the afternoon. Protest bans and curfews remain in force.

22 October 2026

Europe Today

Public order a 'big failure of the government', says French MEP

Public order in France "allows rioters to destroy shops and public buildings," says MEP Jean-Marc Germain. He comments on the recent protests and violence beleaguering France last weekend, calling the scenes witnessed a "big failure of government."

22 October 2026