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European Jewish News · Oct 24, 2026

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France: Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested during nationwide protests on Saturday, according to France’s interior minister, as hundreds of thousands demonstrated over the rising cost of living and education funding. Clashes erupted in several cities, with protesters throwing objects at police, barricades set alight and officers deploying tear gas and water cannon. Authorities estimate around 410,000 people took part nationwide, while unions put the figure at approximately 800,000. Despite the clashes, France has largely avoided a repeat of last weekend’s widespread riots and looting, which saw more than 2,700 arrests. Join EJN:

France: Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested during nationwide protests on Saturday, according to France’s interior minister, as hundreds of thousands demonstrated over the rising cost of living and education funding. Clashes erupted in several cities, with protesters throwing objects at police, barricades set alight and officers deploying tear gas and water cannon. Authorities estimate around 410,000 people took part nationwide, while unions put the figure at approximately 800,000. Despite the clashes, France has largely avoided a repeat of last weekend’s widespread riots and looting, which saw more than 2,700 arrests. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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