France’s Protests Draw Largest Crowds Since September Amid Fresh Violence and US Travel Warning
Authorities counted 575,000 protesters, more than on Oct. 17, as far-left activists from outside France joined the Paris march.
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on November 5th in a nationwide strike for increased wages and pensions. The demonstrations, which brought together various groups including unions, students, and retirees, saw the largest turnout since September’s student protests. The Interior Ministry reported 575,000 demonstrators nationwide, exceeding previous estimates and prior protest numbers.
- Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Nov. 5 in a nationwide strike.
- The protests were for higher wages and pensions, uniting unions, students, and retirees.
- The turnout was the largest since September’s student protests, considered the country’s most serious social unrest in years.
- The Interior Ministry reported 575,000 demonstrators nationwide, higher than on Oct. 17 when riots and looting occurred.
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