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Large-Scale Protests Erupt in France Over Rising Cost of Living
Over 500,000 demonstrators participated in weekend protests across France, with demonstrations converging with student movements to oppose rising living costs. The protests escalated into violence in several locations, marking the country's most significant unrest in recent years.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize the scale of participation (500,000+) and frame the protests as a broader national reckoning against economic hardship, highlighting how student demonstrations merged with working-class concerns over the fiscal crisis.