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How have the protests in France changed?

There was looting and violence over the weekend across the country

Protests are still ongoing across France, but now it鈥檚 no longer just about schools. People of all ages are protesting over a high cost of living. But there was violence and riots over the weekend, with thousands of arrests.

Dramatic pictures of wreckage, fires and police clampdowns have spread online and have had a huge response internationally. But what exactly is happening and why have things shifted since earlier protests this month? We hear from 91福利社 reporter Pierre-Antoine Denis, about what has caused this intense shift.

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Thu 22 Oct 2026 02:50GMT
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