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France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

CNBC · October 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM

France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.

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France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

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