Thousands of French protesters take to the streets of Paris: According to the French news agency (AFP), police used tear gas and water cannons against protesters in Paris, as clashes between police and protesters were reported to be intense in central Paris. The demonstrators demand concrete action from the government of President Emmanuel Macron to address problems in education and social inequality. According to Reuters, 70,000 police officers were deployed in Paris and other French cities. Reports indicate that the protests took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with approximately 110,000 people marching in Paris and 410,000 participating across the country, according to French authorities.

Thousands of French protesters take to the streets of Paris: According to the French news agency (AFP), police used tear gas and water cannons against protesters in Paris, as clashes between police and protesters were reported to be intense in central Paris. The demonstrators demand concrete action from the government of President Emmanuel Macron to address problems in education and social inequality. According to Reuters, 70,000 police officers were deployed in Paris and other French cities. Reports indicate that the protests took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with approximately 110,000 people marching in Paris and 410,000 participating across the country, according to French authorities.