France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

Source: cnbc October 18, 2026 · 19:06
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
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France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
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Capital
Paris
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
FRA
Data: World Bank

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