November 5, 2026, Paris, France: Student Trade Union Federation protesters holding red flags march and link arms as they approach riot police during the rally. French trade unions have called for a national day of strikes, alongside high school students and other groups demonstrating against deteriorating public services and the cost of living in France. The day of action follows three weekends of protests leer más that were prompted by a student campaign to blockade schools over dissatisfaction with conditions in the French education system. The previous demonstrations, although largely peaceful, have seen thousands arrested amid some incidents of violence. leer menos