2,000 Protest in La Roche-sur-Yon Over Cost of Living

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Around 2,000 people demonstrated in La Roche-sur-Yon on Saturday, October 17, to express anger over the rising cost of living and perceived government inaction. The march, starting at Place de Vendée and ending at Place Napoléon, drew a diverse crowd of youths, retirees, and workers. Protesters cited fuel prices, insufficient wages, pensions, and public services as key grievances. The rally was part of a national day of protest, with similar demonstrations in Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux. Many participants also voiced a sense of abandonment by the state, with some chanting "Macron démission."


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