France: Over 600,000 protest rising cost of living
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DW English reports that more than 600,000 people protested across French cities on November 5, 2026, demanding government action on the high cost of living and deteriorating public services; Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the figure rose from 270,000 to 600,000 by evening, while some clashes occurred and public-sector unions staged strikes. [1]
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- France: More than 600,000 protest as anger grows over cost of living
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