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France Faces New Protests After Week of Violence
Saturday, October 24, 2026
French authorities are deploying tens of thousands of police and altering protest routes ahead of planned demonstrations, according to Bloomberg News Paris Deputy Bureau Chief James Regan. Unrest that started with student demands has expanded to include cost-of-living grievances, affecting retailers and tourism sectors. France is also managing concurrent fiscal and political pressures.
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- Bloomberg — France Faces New Protests After Week of Violence
