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The CAC 40 index fell 1.1% after mass protests in France over the rising cost of living. According to Anadolu, around 2,400 people were detained and around 1,000 police officers and firefighters were injured. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.63%, and the eurozone banking sector lost 1.4%.
Nilufar KarimovaOn 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of the nationwide high school student movement and against the backdrop of mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept. On 19 October 2026, students of the École du Louvre blocked the entrances to the museum in Paris, preventing it from opening at its usual time of 9 a.m. The action was held in support of a nationwide high school students' movement and took place amid mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied over the weekend by riots, arrests and a resignation that President Macron refused to accept.
Otabek YusupovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the 'absurd accusations' of Russia's involvement in unrest in Europe are taken seriously by no one, including Europe itself. Mass protests took place in Paris and other French cities on October 17, and in a number of places they escalated into riots. Peskov also announced a government reshuffle initiated by Mikhail Mishustin, Modi's visit in 2027, and Putin's December press conference.
Otabek YusupovAfter Saturday's mass protests and riots in France, European indices opened in negative territory, with Carrefour shares falling more than 2%. Around 1,500 stores were attacked, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. French government bond yields held near 4.86%, and Moody's will review the country's rating on Friday.
Dilnoza RahimovaAfter weekend demonstrations over the rising cost of living and poor conditions in schools, shop windows were smashed and transit shelters damaged in Paris. Residents share their impressions: from fear to sympathy with the protest.
Aziz KarimovOn Saturday, during nationwide protests against the rising cost of living and conditions in schools, the 19th-century Limoges city hall building burned down: the roof collapsed and the building was practically destroyed. In several cities, other town halls were attacked and set on fire. Almost 2,400 people were detained, and about a thousand police officers and gendarmes were injured. Authorities estimate attendance at 550,000, organizers at 800,000. Macron blamed far-left activists in part for the violence.
Otabek YusupovProfessor and EU law expert Alberto Alemanno believes that describing the protests in France and other European cities as a 'teenage revolution' is misleading. In his view, the protests are diverse and driven by different causes — from the cost of living to school funding — while the media and authorities failed to cover and prevent them.
Aziz KarimovAfter anti-austerity protests in France escalated into riots, around 2,000 people were detained and more than 500 police officers and firefighters were injured. Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation, rejecting the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Politicians argue over responsibility, while similar protests took place in Belgium, Italy and Portugal. In parallel, the EU is discussing funding an additional €70 billion for Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovAfter mass protests over the cost of living escalated into riots, Interior Minister Laurent Nunyez submitted his resignation, acknowledging a 'loss of control' by the police. Macron rejected the resignation, citing the need for continuous command of the security forces, and demanded transparency over 'failures in forecasting and intelligence.' Nearly 2,400 detained, about 1,000 injured police officers, around 1,500 looted stores.
Otabek YusupovIn the Euronews edition of 19 October 2026: assessment of damage from protests in France after Macron's address, a wave of cost-of-living protests across Europe, a Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg and the fate of more than 1000 killed humanitarian workers over three years.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday, when more than half a million people protested against rising prices and deteriorating public services, followed by riots, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is convening an emergency cabinet meeting. Around 1,000 police officers were injured and some 1,500 shops were looted. Macron addressed the nation, but his speech was criticised for lacking specifics.
Aziz KarimovOver the weekend, thousands of people took to the streets of European cities against rising prices, expensive housing and low wages. In France, some actions escalated into riots with damage amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, and Macron promised to hold those responsible to account. Markets reacted with falling indices.
Aziz KarimovFrench President Emmanuel Macron, in an address to the nation, condemned the unrest during protests over the cost of living, which on October 17 led to the detention of nearly 2,400 people and left about 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured. In Paris on October 18, police used tear gas; 42 arrests were made. Macron did not declare a state of emergency but allowed local authorities to ban individual gatherings.
Aziz KarimovAfter Saturday's 'yellow vest' protests that turned into riots, Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation: prefects have been given the right to ban individual demonstrations, and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will hold an emergency meeting on aid for traders. About 2,400 people were detained, and about 1,000 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.
Aziz KarimovAfter mass protests against fuel prices, the cost of living and the state of public services escalated into riots, President Emmanuel Macron delivered an address calling for 'calm and order.' Around 2,400 people were detained and about 1,000 police officers were injured. In Limoges, a 19th-century city hall burned down.
Otabek YusupovAfter cost-of-living protests escalated into riots and looting in major French cities, Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address that those who 'tried to overthrow the Republic' will be held accountable. More than 2,000 people were detained, and over 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured. The opposition criticized the authorities from different sides.
Otabek YusupovAfter nationwide protests over the cost of living, during which about 2,000 people were detained across France, clashes with police and looting broke out again in Paris on Sunday. About 550 of the 855 people detained in Paris remain in custody. Around 500 police officers, firefighters and medics were injured. Macron is set to address the nation, while opponents blame each other for the escalation.
Aziz KarimovAfter several days of unrest in France, sparked by protests over the cost of living, a fire broke out in Paris on Sunday evening, October 18, near Place de la République. Police cordoned off the area and firefighters battled the blaze. Looting of a clothing store and bicycle burnings were reported.
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