# France braces for nationwide protests

https://mins.news/en/item/104170

- DW, 2026-10-17 08:02 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/france-braces-for-nationwide-protests/a-79685584?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to the streets across France over high prices and inequality. More than 600 demonstrations are planned, and authorities fear the rallies could turn violent.

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