Protests over cost-of-living crisis continue in France
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Protesters, French Interior Ministry
France
October 24-25, 2026
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Protests against rising cost of living and inequality turned violent in several French cities. Interior Ministry reported 410,000 participants nationwide. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse rioters in Paris and other cities. Economic strain is reflected in rising government borrowing costs.
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