Brief
Dozens arrested as France sees nationwide cost‑of‑living protests
Police detained around 60 people in Paris and dozens in other cities during cost‑of‑living demonstrations ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
By Felo News Desk · Published
France experienced nationwide cost‑of‑living protests on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2026, with police detaining dozens of demonstrators, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
More than 600 demonstrations were planned across the country. In Rennes, about 20 protesters built a barricade near a shopping mall. In Marseille, protesters attacked a police building and clashed with officers who used tear gas to clear a blocked road. In Paris, police detained around 60 people near government buildings, the Champs‑Elysées and train stations, while masked demonstrators smashed windows at CNews headquarters.
What was said
President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and respect on Friday, stressing that the right to protest must also involve respect for people and property.
Key facts
- Around 60 people were detained in Paris during the protests (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Dozens of arrests were made in other French cities such as Rennes and Marseille (dailytimes.com.pk)
- More than 600 demonstrations were planned nationwide (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “France faces nationwide cost-of-living protests as arrests rise”
