France braces for new protests as govt seeks to prevent repeat of unrest

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Published on 5 Nov 2026 6:58:42 PM

Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Nov 5, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government and dominated the agenda five months ahead of a presidential election.

The mobilisation, called by trade unions including the left-wing CGT and backed by student groups, comes after demonstrations over living costs, public services and education.

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