‘The government is trembling’: Protests erupt in France, spreading to 140 Cities

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“For years we’ve had climate, economy, and equality problems, but the government is not doing anything about it,” said one protester.Brad ReedOct 17, 2026 Protests erupted throughout France on Saturday, with demonstrators citing a wide variety of grievances including inequality, the high cost of living, and poor conditions in the nation’s schools.As reported by Agence France-Presse, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in Paris and other cities to protest what ...