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Socialist MEP Jean-Marc Germain called the public order situation in France 'a big failure of the government' following protests and unrest over the weekend. He does not believe Emmanuel Macron should resign, arguing that elections should settle the issue. New protests and a general strike on November 5 are ahead.
Javlon TursunovThe Alliance union filed a liability lawsuit against the state, accusing the authorities of creating conditions for waves of violence: 'competing orders', a ban on intermediate means and a lack of training. Stanislas Goudon pointed to '20 years of absence of political courage'. Protests continue, a curfew is in place, and a general strike is scheduled for November 5.
Javlon TursunovEuronews in its Europe Today bulletin: France is preparing for new protests, police complain about a lack of resources, Macron set off on a tour of the Persian Gulf for oil and diesel supplies. The political crisis is also discussed, along with a meeting between US envoy Witkoff and Putin in St Petersburg after talks with Zelensky in Oslo.
Sevara AzamovaFormer French President François Hollande, in an interview with France Inter, called Emmanuel Macron's government weak and said the president is 'as if absent' amid the unrest in the country. In his view, the authorities underestimated the scale of social anger and the aggressiveness of the protesters. The protests began in late September with problems in the education sector, and on October 17 more than half a million people took to the streets.
Sevara AzamovaThe 'Gen Z regelt' initiative called for actions in 21 German cities on October 31 against problems in schools, austerity, cost of living, conscription and climate change. Police are 'vigilant and calm', but the police union warned of a tough response to riots amid unrest in France.
Sevara AzamovaThe Paris city hall announced a ban on staying on Place de la République and in part of the Halles district from 23:00 on October 20 until 06:00 on October 21. Exceptions were made for local residents, enterprise employees and emergency services with valid documents. Police also banned mass gatherings in several districts from 20:00 to 06:00.
Javlon TursunovParis police banned gatherings near the Élysée Palace, Place de la Bastille, parliament and tourist zones during mass protests. Macron called Trump's comments about the unrest 'stupid' and cited fake AI-generated images; Le Pen rejected these claims.
Sevara AzamovaUnion leaders, after a two-hour meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, said they did not hear answers to their demands and confirmed mobilization on November 5 with a transition to strikes. Curfews are being extended across the country; the number of arrests after the October 17 riots has reached about 2,500 people, with 174 remanded in custody.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, 2026, protests by teachers, students, schoolchildren and unions took place in dozens of Greek cities. Demands: more funding for schools and universities, filling vacancies, affordable housing and dormitories. According to ERT, about 10,000 people marched in Athens; CNN Greece estimated attendance at up to 30,000. The main march ended peacefully, but there were riots in the Omonia area, police used stun grenades, and dozens of people were detained.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Sputnik radio that the protests in France resemble a 'reality show of dehumanization' that is destroying the fates of people on both sides. The protests began in late September with demonstrations by high school students and spread across the country; on October 17 more than half a million people took to the streets.
Javlon TursunovProtests in France began with schoolchildren in Paris suburbs unhappy with learning conditions; students later joined them. The main cause is high housing and rent prices, especially in Paris. Some actions escalated into riots, in which, according to Kun.uz, radical groups became involved.
Sevara AzamovaNational Rally leader Marine Le Pen accused the French authorities of losing control after the riots of October 17 during protests against the high cost of living. She demanded 'absolute firmness' from the prosecutor's office and financial liability from rioters. About 2,500 people were detained, more than 1,000 police officers and firefighters were injured, and around 3,000 shops were looted. Curfews have been imposed in a number of cities, with new protests scheduled for October 24.
Sevara AzamovaSaurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, leaders of the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party movement, walked out of Tihar jail a week after being arrested for entering the banned protest site at Jantar Mantar. They are demanding the resignation of the head of the Election Commission of India, whom they accuse of manipulating voter rolls; the Commission and the BJP reject the allegations.
Javlon TursunovMass protests over housing, education and the cost of living have swept France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. In France, more than 2,500 people have been taken into custody after riots, 500 soldiers have been sent to Milan, early elections have been called in Spain for 29 November, and trade unions have announced general strikes.
Sevara AzamovaThe initiative 'Gen Z steht auf' called for actions on October 31 in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt and Munich against cuts in education and the social sector, rising prices, and plans for military conscription. Berlin police warned that radical groups may attempt to exploit the protests, while organizers assured the actions would be peaceful.
Sevara AzamovaAnnual inflation in the eurozone reached 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August, according to Eurostat. Rising prices for energy, food and housing are sparking protests across Europe, while the European Commission proposes new measures — from the Affordable Housing Act to energy policy reform.
Sevara AzamovaBelgian police received 26 complaints about officers' conduct during the protests of 9 and 17 October in Brussels. More than 250 people were detained over two weeks of unrest. Human rights groups report alleged use of excessive force, including against minors.
Javlon TursunovFrench retail giant Carrefour said riots across the country will hit profits: around 50 stores were looted, with expected operating profit losses of €80–200 million. The company's shares fell more than 13%, and the earnings-per-share growth forecast was cut.
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