France braces for mass protests as Macron seeks to avert repeat of October unrest

Hundreds of thousands are expected to march and public workers to strike on Thursday, testing Macron's government after weeks of unrest. The protests come five months before a presidential election, adding political pressure. The scale and potential for violence remain uncertain, but the episode signals sustained domestic instability.

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