France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
CNBC reports: France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
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