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French school and student leaders said the package of measures from Emmanuel Macron's government does not satisfy them and threatened a new mobilisation. The protests have gone beyond education, drawing in trade unions and the 'yellow vests', while polls show growing support for Marine Le Pen ahead of the 2027 election.
Aziz KarimovAccording to The Wall Street Journal, cited by Daryo.uz, ten European countries have backed Emmanuel Macron's 'forward deterrence' plan: the deployment of Rafale fighter jets, intelligence sharing, and a shared early-warning system. The Baltic states and Italy are not participating in the project.
Otabek YusupovFrench President Emmanuel Macron said the government is preparing a package of 'strong measures' in response to protests that have swept the country. He admitted that the authorities did not foresee the scale of the unrest on October 17 and pointed to the role of social media. For the October 24 protests, 70,000 police officers were mobilized and 1,435 arrests were made. The government also promised to respond to students' 'legitimate demands.'
Otabek YusupovThe French government is trying to close the chapter on weeks of protests over the cost of living, which escalated on October 17 into some of the most serious unrest in recent years. Emmanuel Macron visited the damaged Marseille city hall and affected shopkeepers, while the prime minister met with students. Over the weekend, 1,435 people were detained, 267 police officers and 150 protesters were injured.
Aziz KarimovNew nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living took place in France on Saturday. Police used tear gas in Lyon, 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilized, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay were closed, and shops were boarded up with shields. Tensions are heightened by Marine Le Pen's National Rally congress ahead of the election in six months. On Saturday, new nationwide demonstrations took place in France over the rising cost of living. Police used tear gas in Lyon, 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilized, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay are closed, and shops have been boarded up. Tension is heightened by Le Pen's National Rally congress ahead of elections in six months.
Otabek YusupovA week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. The authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison terms. A week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. Authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison.
Otabek YusupovUS President Donald Trump said that even at his first meeting with Emmanuel Macron he warned him that France would 'disappear' because of admitting migrants. He also mentioned the situation in Spain and characterized migrants' attitude toward European countries. Against this backdrop, mass protests are taking place in Europe.
Aziz KarimovAfter last weekend's riots, France will deploy around 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with schoolchildren's actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising living costs. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election. After last weekend's riots, France will deploy about 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with school actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising cost of living. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election.
Otabek YusupovOn 24 October 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets to protest against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police arrested 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. The authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. On October 24, 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police detained 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities.
Aziz KarimovOn 23 October 2026, a man opened fire from a car at pedestrians in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière near Paris. The victim was 26-year-old MMA fighter Pengoo Bossio Wangi; five people were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl. The detained suspect, 39-year-old Kevin T., was transferred to psychiatric observation; a copy of «Mein Kampf» was found at his home. Macron called the attack «a racist terrorist act». On October 23, 2026, a man opened fire from a car on pedestrians in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière near Paris. The victim was 26-year-old MMA fighter Pengo Bossio Wangi; five people were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl. The detained 39-year-old Kevin T. was transferred to psychiatric observation; 'Mein Kampf' was found at his home. Macron called the attack a 'racist terrorist act'.
Aziz KarimovNational Rally leader Marine Le Pen delivers her first campaign speech in Orléans after mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied by unrest and hundreds of arrests. According to an Ipsos poll, she leads with 32–34% in the first round of the April–May elections.
Aziz KarimovProtests that began in November with high school students' actions have spread to Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Reports indicate riots, arson and more than 2,400 detained. The crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of economic problems and six months before the 2027 presidential elections, where far-right and far-left forces are gaining ground.
Javlon TursunovNew demonstrations against the rising cost of living and for better conditions in schools will take place in France on Saturday. The authorities are mobilizing 70,000 security personnel, closing the Louvre and other museums, and restricting march routes. In Orléans, a counter-demonstration is expected amid the National Rally congress attended by Marine Le Pen. New demonstrations against the rising cost of living and for better conditions in schools will take place in France on Saturday. The authorities are mobilizing 70,000 security personnel, closing the Louvre and other museums, and restricting march routes. In Orléans, a counter-demonstration is expected against the backdrop of Marine Le Pen's National Rally congress.
Javlon TursunovParis museums the Louvre, Orsay and the Picasso Museum will not operate on Saturday amid new nationwide demonstrations. The Ministry of Culture ordered measures to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and artworks. Authorities are stepping up security: the number of security personnel will be 20% higher than on October 17, and Macron announced a ban on demonstrations not organized by unions.
Javlon TursunovThe commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 anti-communist uprising in Budapest took place without most EU heads of state. From the EU leadership, only Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa attended. Late invitations, diplomatic friction and Magyar's comments on migration and Ukraine deterred Macron, Tusk and Zelensky.
Sevara AzamovaFrench President Emmanuel Macron said he sees no 'visible foreign interference' in the protests, but noted 'foreign manipulation of information,' including images created by artificial intelligence. He also condemned comments by 'foreign leaders.' The protests began in late September over problems in the education sector; on October 17 more than half a million people took to the streets, with new actions scheduled for October 24.
Javlon TursunovThe French government announced a maximum level of vigilance ahead of nationwide demonstrations on October 24. Emmanuel Macron said that protests not organized by unions would be banned 'where possible,' the prefectures of Lyon and Toulon imposed bans, and the number of security forces will increase by 20% compared with October 17.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the French authorities themselves cultivated a propensity for destruction in society, and that the roots of the mass unrest should be sought in the country's attitude toward the Great French Revolution. According to RTL, Macron, Lecornu and Nunez did not expect such a rapid escalation of the situation.
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