Mass protests across France over cost of living
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French labor unions, protesters
France
November 5, 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in French cities to demand government action on rising prices. Unions representing public and private sectors organized the demonstrations. While largely peaceful, some incidents of violence and clashes with police were reported in Paris and Lyon.
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