International · 5 sources combined
France protests enter third week
Violence spreads to Germany too
In short
Protests over rising living costs and education issues have continued in France for three weeks.
Young people in Germany also took to the streets demanding increased education investment.
Clashes with police in some areas escalated into violent incidents.
Key facts
| When | France held weekend protests for the third consecutive week on October 31 (local time). |
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| Where | Rallies were held across France in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, and in 34 German cities. |
| What | Protesters opposed rising living costs and worsening education conditions; Germany objected to mandatory military service. |
| How | 320,000 people participated in France and tens of thousands in Germany, with some turning violent through firebombs and looting. |
What it means for me
Direct impact is limited but shows a pattern of European concerns about prices and education.
