Politics · Paris, France · October 26, 2026

French protests continue; Macron promises measures

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 3:07 AM ET

Macron promised concrete measures after weeks of student-led protests. Over 1,300 have been arrested. Unions called rallies Oct. 31 and a strike Nov. 5.

Why it matters

Unrest threatens France's economy and budget.

Background

Protests began over school conditions and cost of living.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Macron condemns violence after France's worst unrest in years
2. Oct 19France imposes partial curfews after weekend of riots and looting
3. Oct 20France extends curfews and plans large police deployment for new protests
4. Oct 21France extends curfews and plans large deployment ahead of new protests
5. Oct 22France bans protests in Lyon and Marseille as Macron limits marches to unions
6. Oct 23France deploys 70,000 police and closes Louvre before protests
7. Oct 26French protests continue; Macron promises measures
8. Oct 27French student protests continue; Senate weighs riot damage bill
9. Oct 29France and Italy brace for youth protests
10. Oct 30Youth cost-of-living protests spread across Europe
11. Oct 31About 320,000 join third weekend of French protests; demonstrations spread to Germany
12. Nov 1France sees third weekend of protests; attempted murder probe opened
13. Nov 5Hundreds of thousands protest across France over living costs
14. Nov 6Hundreds of thousands strike in France as protests continue
15. Nov 8Fourth weekend of protests in France
16. Nov 9France moves up minimum wage rise after protests

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 26, 12:16 PM ET
• South China Morning Post ↗Oct 26, 9:33 AM ET
• RFI ↗Oct 26, 3:07 AM ET

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