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French Student Protests Enter Third Week, Unions Join Calls for Macron's Resignation
Al Jazeera AR·FR·about 14 hours ago
A fourth nationwide mobilization in France brought unions, rural groups, and students to the streets, with incidents at Place de la Bastille in Paris. The movement is broadening beyond its original base, signaling sustained pressure on the government. Another march is planned for October 13, indicating the crisis is not abating.
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France experienced a fourth nationwide protest mobilization, confirmed by multiple sources, with unions, rural groups, and students participating. Tens of thousands of students gathered at Place de la Bastille in Paris, indicating broadening participation beyond initial protest bases. A fifth march is planned for October 13, suggesting sustained pressure on the government.