Hundreds of Thousands March in France to Protest Against Government
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid growing public frustration over school conditions, the rising cost of living, inequality and government restrictions on demonstrations.
According to reporting by FRANCE 24, Reuters and other international news organisations, the demonstrations on 24 October 2026 brought together students, teachers, trade unions, families and activists. Protesters called for improvements to schools, including more teachers and better-maintained buildings, while others voiced concerns about policing and the right to demonstrate.
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