# Paris latest: Why are there protests in France?

https://mins.news/en/video/106951

- ABC News, 2026-10-19 22:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuoVZV3QTA

> ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports from Paris, answering popular search questions about France’s growing unrest, including why protests are taking place and how Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are responding.

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