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Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

BBC News World · 19 October 2026 at 08:46

Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.

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Katya Adler: France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

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