# France protests live: Macron to address nation after protests

https://mins.news/en/item/105196

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-18 14:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/france-protests-live-macron-to-address-nation-after-deadly-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Protests are spreading across France, where anger over school conditions coincides with frustration about high living costs. The government is accused of doing little to tackle people’s problems. Paris residents told Al Jazeera they were dismayed by damage caused during the protests.

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