Protests Erupt Across France as Tensions Rise Between Police and Demonstrators

11/05/2026

France faces new protests as the government seeks to prevent a repeat of October unrest. Protesters demand better public services, including education, and also critique the rising cost-of-living....

11/05/2026

Some protesters clashed with police in Paris and Lyon on Thursday during largely peaceful nationwide demonstrations and a one-day strike by some public sector workers in a renewed challenge to...

11/05/2026

Authorities have sought to lower tensions after riots and looting on October 17 caught security forces off guard

11/05/2026

France has been rocked by escalating cost-of-living protests and violent unrest since September French police have used batons and tear gas against demonstrators in Lyon as violent clashes erupted...