Protests reignite in France amid worker strikes, national day of action

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On November 5, 2026, hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France in nationwide strikes, joining ongoing demonstrations sparked by student protests over school conditions. The U.S. Embassy issued an urgent security alert for Americans in France, warning of severe disruptions and potential violence as major railway unions joined the strike. Clashes broke out between strikers and police, with tear gas used to disperse crowds, while more than 70,000 police officers were deployed nationwide. The protests involved five major unions calling for higher wages amid rising living costs and included workers from hospitals, air traffic control, post offices, schools, and rail services. President Emmanuel Macron's government faced a fresh challenge with the unrest escalating into broader societal discontent ahead of upcoming elections.

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