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Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing

Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

24 Oct 2026, 23:24 IST 1 min read 0 views

Image accompanying the story: Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing — Image: Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP · via The Guardian

The Guardian reports: Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president.

They supported high schoolers but also complained of the high cost of living and the…

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hundreds, Emmanuel Macron and Paris.

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Location: France · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 24 Oct 2026, 23:24 IST
Key names: Hundreds, Emmanuel Macron, Paris
Section: World
Figure cited: In Paris, at least 110,000 people marched along the eastern edge of the city, according to government estimates. (The Guardian)