France: The Big Bet of October 24th and the Fear of a New Social Explosion – Students, Unions and "Yellow Vests" Against Macron

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The Yellow Vest movement, supported by students, organized nationwide protests on October 17 against the high cost of living and fuel prices. The protests, marked by violence, resulted in damage or looting of over 3,000 businesses in many cities. Public property and historic municipal buildings were set on fire, and police brutality sparked controversy. So far, 2,700 people have been detained, and over 200 have been arrested. Despite government …

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France is in a state of deep political and economic crisis, with the country preparing for a new, massive wave of protests tomorrow, Saturday, October 24. President Emmanuel Macron has made it clear that all unauthorized demonstrations will be banned, with the government announcing that it will only allow marches that are officially organized by labor […]

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France is entering a critical test ahead of Saturday, October 24, as student protests have developed into a broader wave of social discontent involving unions and the “yellow vests.” Following the violent incidents of October 17, authorities have imposed bans on gatherings, a nighttime curfew and the closure of museums, while Emmanuel Macron’s government is facing intense political pressure.

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Concerns are mounting that the riots from last weekend could escalate again as French students and labor unions signal a series of protests and strikes. According to foreign media outlets such as Reuters on the 21st (local time), the National Union of Students (UNEF), a major student group, urged participation in additional protests on the 24th. The "Yellow Vest" movement, which led the large-scale anti-establishment movement in 2018, also subm…