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What is happening in France? Unpacking the recent waves of protests

France 2422 October 2026, 13:15 UTCFrance

Laura D. Keesman, an assistant professor of sociology based in Amsterdam, analysed recent French mobilisations and the government's police response. After weekend of unrest and riots, the government acknowledged that the security response had fallen short and promised a stronger approach ahead of a new wave of protests.

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