Fifth round of protests held across France

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, France experienced its fifth consecutive weekend of large-scale protests focused on educational reforms and the rising cost of living. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez had previously announced that over 60 protest actions would take place nationwide, with 70,000 police officers deployed to maintain order and counter decentralized groups of demonstrators.

In Paris, approximately 9,000 protesters gathered, concluding their march at the Place de la Nation. While the majority of the event remained peaceful, clashes erupted in the city center following the main rally. Young protesters engaged with police, leading to the use of flash-bang grenades and Molotov cocktails, while law enforcement attempted to disperse masked individuals to prevent the unrest from spreading to surrounding streets.

These ongoing demonstrations, which have persisted for roughly two months, initially began as student protests before expanding to include members of the Yellow Vest movement. As the government and protesters remain at an impasse, demonstrators have announced plans for further mobilizations throughout the coming week.