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Fourth weekend of protests in France
About 146,000 people protested across France, per the Interior Ministry. Clashes erupted and tear gas was used, with 70,000 security forces deployed. Unions vowed to keep up pressure.
Why it matters
Sustained protests over living costs pressure the French government.
Background
Protests began over living costs and public services, led by unions and students.
The story so far
- Macron condemns violence after France's worst unrest in years
- France imposes partial curfews after weekend of riots and looting
- France extends curfews and plans large police deployment for new protests
- France extends curfews and plans large deployment ahead of new protests
- France bans protests in Lyon and Marseille as Macron limits marches to unions
- France deploys 70,000 police and closes Louvre before protests
- French protests continue; Macron promises measures
- French student protests continue; Senate weighs riot damage bill
- France and Italy brace for youth protests
- Youth cost-of-living protests spread across Europe
- About 320,000 join third weekend of French protests; demonstrations spread to Germany
- France sees third weekend of protests; attempted murder probe opened
- Hundreds of thousands protest across France over living costs
- Hundreds of thousands strike in France as protests continue
- Fourth weekend of protests in France
- France moves up minimum wage rise after protests
Sources
- CNBC ↗Nov 8, 4:29 AM ET
- RFI ↗Nov 8, 6:00 AM ET
- AFP via Wikipedia ↗November 7, 2026
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