Paris, November 09, 2026 : Demonstrations took place across France on Saturday as protesters continued to voice concerns over rising living costs and express support for young people, although turnout was significantly lower than during the previous three weeks.
Security measures remained extensive, particularly in Paris, as authorities sought to prevent a recurrence of the rioting and looting that followed demonstrations on October 17.
Outside the capital, approximately 7,000 people participated in 68 separate demonstrations, reflecting a notable decline in attendance.
The protests initially began as a student-led movement highlighting concerns over conditions in France's national education system. Demands related to the rising cost of living were subsequently added to the demonstrations.
Meanwhile, student and teachers' unions have called for another strike on Tuesday to press the government for increased spending on education.
Authorities also prohibited demonstrations in the city centres of several locations, including Rennes in western France, following what they described as serious acts of violence there on Thursday.
Source: QNA
