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Live: student unions say 250,000 people participated in this Saturday's protests in France

The leader of the French radical left, Jean- Luc Mélenchon, presented his government program for the presidential elections of 2027 on Saturday, November 7, in which he highlighted his promise to lead deep reforms within and outside his country. Mélenchon's commitments range from "eradicating racism" and increased social investment, including health coverage for the French, to defending the Palestinians and their position against "Israel's gradual annexation of the West Bank." His speech coincided with the fourth consecutive weekend of protests

France: This is how the day of protests against the increase in the cost of living

The last meeting point for the protesters in Paris was the National Square. The march took place from the Republic Square and brought together students, trade unions, yellow vests, among other groups. The general strike was called to protest the increase in the cost of living. Most of the mobilizations were conducted peacefully, although some riots were recorded. This is how the day of November 5 was lived.

A new day of strikes and protests again challenges Macron in France