Nearly 1,000 Arrested Across France as Massive Weekend Protests Test Emmanuel Macron
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France for a second consecutive weekend of demonstrations against rising living costs, public service decay, and police tactics. French authorities deployed 70,000 officers nationwide and detained nearly 1,000 people after clashes erupted on the margins of largely peaceful rallies. The unrest highlights deep social divisions and mounts severe pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the country approaches next year's presidential election.
October 25, 2026
