# French protests swell into nationwide challenge to Macron’s government

https://mins.news/en/video/120851

- CNA, 2026-10-29 13:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAt2RpJS1S4

> France is preparing for more protests on Saturday despite government efforts to ease public anger. Demonstrators say the new measures are insufficient, raising the prospect of further turmoil six months before a presidential election. More than 500,000 people marched on Oct. 17; by Oct. 24, teachers, parents, unions, firefighters and health workers had joined students.

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