500 March in Évreux Against High Cost of Living

More than 500 people, including 120 high school students, marched in Évreux, France, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to protest the high cost of living and daily financial difficulties. The unannounced demonstration began at 2 p.m. at the Pré du Bel Ébat, with a procession forming at 3 p.m. Union representatives spontaneously informed the dozen national police officers present of the planned route. Protesters carried flags from CGT, PCF, LFI, and SNES-FSU, with signs echoing the student movement's slogans alongside grievances about expensive living and tough month-ends. The march followed the usual route through the city to the prefecture, led by a brass band playing songs including Bella Ciao. The crowd sang La Marseillaise upon arrival around 4 p.m. The protest remained calm with no incidents, and most passersby expressed support for the demonstrators.