France: Fifth Week of Violent Protests Over Living Conditions

Police and protesters clashed violently in multiple French cities as demonstrations over living conditions entered a fifth consecutive week, with batons and tear gas deployed. The sustained duration signals deepening social unrest, though the government's response and any policy concessions remain unclear. This matters as prolonged domestic instability could pressure French economic sentiment and add to political risk in the eurozone.

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