On November 7, 2026, mass street protests resumed in France, gathering a reported 146,000 people nationwide according to police, including 46,000 in Paris. However, organizers of the events, particularly trade unions, claim that the actual number of protesters was 250,000 across the country, with 75,000 in the capital.
Clashes with Police
The protests in Paris were marked by violence and clashes with law enforcement. Police were forced to use tear gas against protesters who threw stones and homemade fireworks. Tension escalated when a group of 200 protesters attacked police officers during an attempt to arrest a man who had set fire to a trash bin in the square.
Response from Organizers
Protest organizers, representing trade unions, expressed disagreement with the official police figures, emphasizing that their estimates of participant numbers are significantly higher. They believe that such actions are crucial for voicing public discontent regarding the socio-economic conditions in the country.