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First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.

More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

5 November 2026Live

Sources

The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/world/europe/france-protests-general-strike.html

More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

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