3.2 Lakh March Across France, Students Threaten Blockades Ahead of Next Protest
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A protestor uses a fireworks fire during a demonstration organized by trade unions as part of national protests called by the "Yellow Colettes" movement, with the participation of French high school and university students against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes Protests against the high cost of living and the precariousness of public services ended in clashes this Saturday (31) …
There were minor incidents in Paris and other French cities at the end of demonstrations held across the country today, sparked by dissatisfaction over the cost of living and overburdened public services, local media reported.
France Protests: Clashes Erupt in Paris, Lyon as 3.2 Lakh Take to Streets Over Rising Living Costs
Clashes erupted in Paris, Lyon and other French cities as 3.2 lakh people protested rising living costs, high fuel prices and strained public services. Police used tear gas to disperse crowds.
The demonstrations took place under strict security measures, as authorities did not want a repeat of the riots that shook France two weeks ago.
The Ministry of the Interior of France announced today that 27 people were arrested at protests across the country due to the high cost of living until 2 p.m. After the protest procession, which started at 2 p.m. from Port de Bagnole, on the eastern edge of Paris, in the 20th arrondissement, passed peacefully, the situation began to escalate near the Port de Charenton, on the southeastern edge of Paris, in the 12th arrondissement, the end point …
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