Flers protest draws 60 despite rain and gathering ban

Around 60 people braved heavy rain to protest in Flers, France, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, despite an official ban on gatherings in several central streets. The demonstrators marched through the city to voice their grievances. Protesters, including high school students and workers, opposed the high cost of living, lack of school funding, and the dismantling of public services. The march followed an unplanned route before converging on Place Saint-Germain, where a new protest was scheduled for November 5. Earlier that morning, a separate action at the Burger King roundabout drew only about 15 people, where a fire was lit. Organizers also plan a high school blockade on the morning of the next protest.