# France faces worst unrest in years as spending cuts fuel public anger

https://mins.news/en/item/105600

- CNBC, 2026-10-19 02:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/19/france-protests-worst-in-years-unrest-macron-.html

> France has seen its worst unrest in years, with thousands arrested. President Emmanuel Macron vowed an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.

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