# Protest violence eases in France as scattered riots hit Germany before schools reopen

https://mins.news/en/item/124597

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4iwidmg

> French authorities said they were relieved that recent protests over rising living costs involved less violence than in previous weekends. Scattered riots also occurred in Germany ahead of schools reopening.

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