Over 2,000 Yellow Vests Protest in Avignon Against Cost of Living

More than 2,000 people joined a Yellow Vests protest in Avignon on Saturday, October 17, responding to a call to mobilize against the rising cost of living. The demonstrators gathered in front of the Vaucluse prefecture at 10 a.m. The crowd included high school students, university students, teachers, parents, and medical staff, linking the protest to ongoing student movements. One protester cited shared grievances over Crous student services, long queues, housing aid, poor working conditions, and a lack of English teachers. The demonstration reflects broader discontent over budget pressures affecting multiple sectors of society. The event echoes previous blockades by students and highlights widespread concerns about economic conditions and public services.