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Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Students
Original: Live Updates: Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student Demonstrations https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/0
Large protests are spreading across France, with trade unions joining demonstrations led by students and school pupils. The New York Times is running live coverage of the events, which have drawn widespread participation and attention. The exact demands of the protesters are not detailed in the available reporting, but the involvement of unions suggests the movement is broadening beyond its student origins.
Why now: Fresh nationwide protests in France, with unions amplifying student demonstrations, are drawing live international coverage.
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- Live Updates: Protests Spread Across France as Unions Join Student Demonstrations https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/06/world/france-protests-students-schools # WorldNews # Protests # France · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 3
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