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France braces for more unrest after another day of street clashes

· Paris, France · single source so far

Police kept vandalism in check after renewed clashes, but the large number of protesters and France's fraught politics suggest unrest could grow.

Location
Paris, France · France live map
Coordinates
48.86°N 2.35°E
Reported
25 Oct 2026, 12:03 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Unrest
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
France student protests
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At least 1,300 arrested in weekend protests across France; 50 officers hurt

The interior ministry said at least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests, and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt. Clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations over the cost of living. Officials avoided a repeat of the previous weekend's rioting and looting, and on Sunday France was bracing for more unrest.

  • 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, with 70,000 security forces deployed.
  • Curfews were extended in parts of Paris, and gatherings were banned in some cities. Macron met high school student representatives on Friday.
  • France's 10-year bond yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2002, and a Moody's downgrade is widely expected.
Updated 25 Oct 2026, 13:39 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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