Tens of thousands of people participate in a new day of protests in France
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated this November 7, 2026, in various cities across France as part of the fourth consecutive day of protests called by unions and students. The mobilizations demand wage increases and improvements in high school conditions, while the government announced negotiation meetings.
Authorities estimated turnout at 146,000 people nationwide, while organizers put the figure at 250,000. This call showed a reduction in the number of attendees compared to previous weeks, with minor incidents and the use of tear gas in Paris and Bordeaux to disperse small groups.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to hold meetings with unions, business leaders, and student representatives to address the demands raised. Union organizations will evaluate the results of these encounters to define the next steps for the mobilizations.
The Ministry of Interior deployed a security operation with 70,000 agents to safeguard the marches and prevent major altercations, in a context of social tensions prior to the end of President Emmanuel Macron's term.
- Fourth consecutive day of protests in France on November 7, 2026.
- Turnout estimated between 146,000 and 250,000 people according to authorities and organizers.
- The government called for meetings with unions and students to negotiate wage and educational demands.
- The Ministry of Interior mobilized 70,000 security agents.
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