France revives yellow vest protests demanding wages, lower prices, services
French nationwide protests erupted Saturday against high prices and deteriorating social security, reviving the yellow vest movement from 2018. The CGT labor union backed demonstrations demanding higher wages, lower prices and stronger public services. Hundreds of marches were planned across France with tens of thousands expected to participate, drawing heavy police presence in Paris near landmarks like the Champs-Élysées.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 11:50 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC
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