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France protests: 642 arrested in Nov 5 wage demonstrations

bfmtv.com (French) — November 6, 2026 at 03:01 PM UTC

French police reported 642 arrests and 112 injuries among security forces during November 5 protests over wages and purchasing power, according to an updated Interior Ministry tally. Unions claimed 1.6 million demonstrators nationwide, while authorities counted 575,000. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a "social conference" with unions and employers for November 9 at Matignon. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said 0.5% of high schools faced blockades Friday, promising sanctions against those preventing classroom access. Another mobilization day is planned for Saturday focusing on youth, wages, and cost of living. The inter-union alliance will decide next steps after Monday's meeting, noting no scheduled talks for civil servants and young people.

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