# Tens of thousands continue to protest across France

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tens-of-thousands-continue-to-protest-across-france/
- Published: 2026-11-15T00:55:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T01:20:05+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/tens-of-thousands-continue-to-protest-across-france/a-79950503?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- 106,000 people protested across France, fewer than the previous weekend.
- The movement has widened beyond student concerns.
- France’s debt constrains the government’s response.

## Summary

About 106,000 people protested across France on Saturday for a fifth consecutive weekend, demonstrating over the rising cost of living and pressure on public services. Turnout was lower than in recent weeks, but the continuing demonstrations show how a protest movement that began with students has broadened into anger at the government.

The Interior Ministry reported 24,000 protesters in Paris and 219 arrests nationwide, down from 146,000 participants the previous weekend. Most demonstrations were peaceful, though police used tear gas in Paris, Bordeaux and Nantes after some protesters set off fireworks. Protests that began in September over teacher shortages and poor facilities have also drawn on concerns about living costs, public services and police conduct; the government faces limits on its response because of France’s high debt.

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