World · 17 Oct
Nationwide protests in France against high prices and fraying of social security system
AI summaryDemonstrations have begun across France, reviving the gilets jaunes movement to protest high prices and the erosion of social security and public services. Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to participate, with police presence increased in central Paris and some metro stations closed. President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for calm, emphasizing the right to protest while condemning violence and property damage.
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