Emmanuel Macron faces growing unrest as France prepares for nationwide demonstrations
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24 October, 2026, 05:30 pm
Last modified: 24 October, 2026, 05:30 pm
24 October, 2026, 05:30 pm
Last modified: 24 October, 2026, 05:30 pm
France is bracing for another wave of nationwide protests as Emmanuel Macron's government deploys 70,000 police officers following severe riots and widespread destruction. Rising living costs, concerns over public services and government spending cuts have fuelled public anger, while the Yellow Vest movement has renewed calls for Macron's resignation.
Authorities are imposing strict protest restrictions as arrests mount and political tensions rise ahead of next spring's presidential election. With Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticising the government from opposing sides, can France restore public order amid growing unrest?
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