# France sees smaller turnout and early clashes during third weekend of social protests

https://mins.news/en/item/123871

- euronews, 2026-10-31 17:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/frances-third-weekend-of-social-protests-sees-lower-turnout-and-early-clashes-in-major-cit

> Authorised marches proceeded peacefully, according to France’s Interior Ministry. Tensions increased as demonstrators dispersed in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other major cities.

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