French protests continue for fourth Saturday with 146,000 marchers

France experienced its fourth consecutive Saturday of protests on November 7, 2026, with authorities counting 146,000 demonstrators nationwide, while organizers estimated 250,000 participants. The government deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes to prevent unrest. Unions and student organizations demanded wage increases, measures against precarious work, and more public service funding, particularly for education. Attendance was lower than previous weeks, which saw 550,000 participants on October 17, 410,000 on October 24, and 320,000 on October 31. Police used tear gas in Paris to disperse about 200 rioters, and clashes occurred in Bordeaux. Yellow vests mobilized separately despite a ban, with one leader arrested. Meetings between the government, unions, and business representatives were scheduled for Monday to address wages and purchasing power.