# French police clash with protesters in Lyon amid nationwide rallies and public workers’ strike

https://mins.news/en/item/131053

- CBC News, 2026-11-05 14:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/france-protests-macron-government-9.7410318?cmp=rss

> Riot police fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters in Lyon on Thursday as demonstrations were held across France. The rallies renewed pressure on President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest.

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