French unions report 1.6 million protesters against cost of living

pravda.com.ua (Ukrainian) —

French unions report 1.6 million people joined nationwide protests against the rising cost of living, with 350,000 in Paris, according to the CGT union. The Interior Ministry estimated over 600,000 demonstrators, calling the figures preliminary. Protesters also supported student movements and opposed far-right groups. Authorities deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes, with special units intervening in Paris, Lyon, and Nantes. Demonstrations were relatively peaceful compared to previous unrest. This marks the third wave of protests on November 5, with marches in 73 cities, following October 17 clashes that involved violence and looting.


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