Policy·October 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM EDT·1 source
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
Policy
What happened
- France experienced its worst unrest in years, with thousands arrested.
- President Macron vowed an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
Arrests
thousands
Why it matters
The unrest and impending budget vote could affect France’s fiscal-policy outlook and broader macroeconomic conditions.
What to watch. France’s critical budget vote and the government’s response to the unrest.
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