# France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-19T03:18:51+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/19/france-protests-worst-in-years-unrest-macron-.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/france-hit-by-worst-unrest-in-years-as-attempts-to-rein-in-government--79198b/

France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.

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