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At least 1,300 arrested in weekend cost-of-living protests across France

· ≈ Paris, France · single source so far

The interior ministry said at least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests across France. At least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations over the high cost of living.

Location
≈ Paris, France · France live map
Coordinates
≈ 48.86°N 2.35°E
Reported
25 Oct 2026, 11:02 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Unrest
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
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At least 1,300 arrested in French protests as police keep vandalism in check

Saturday's nationwide protests over the cost of living and studying conditions passed largely calmly, though clashes broke out on the margins. The interior ministry said at least 1,300 people were arrested, and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt. Reports on Sunday said police kept vandalism in check, but France is bracing for more unrest after another day of street clashes.

  • The Interior Ministry reported 410,000 demonstrators on Saturday, including 110,000 in Paris, while unions claimed 800,000.
  • Clashes and tear gas were reported in Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux, and officials avoided a repeat of the previous weekend's rioting and looting.
  • About 70,000 security forces were deployed, gatherings were banned in some cities and curfews were extended in parts of Paris.
  • In Italy, Prime Minister Meloni announced 500 more soldiers for Milan after new protests there on Saturday.
Updated 25 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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