France protests: Thousands on streets over rising living costs, poor services - Mini French Revolution? What went wrong?

Mint - Oct 18, 2026

Over 1,000 people were detained as protests over living costs and poor public services turned violent across France. Student anger over school conditions widened into a broader movement, drawing unions and yellow vest supporters. Macron condemned the violence and vowed punishment for those involved

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