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France Brings Forward Minimum-Wage Rise as Protests Continue

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a 1.6% minimum-wage increase from December 1, while unions called for protests to continue.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 9 Nov 2026, 6:59 pm UTC

Chapters · 3

  1. 1France Protests Draw Over 600,000 Demanding Higher Wages and Education Funding
  2. 2France Deploys 70,000 Security Personnel as Wage Protests Enter New Round
  3. 3France Brings Forward Minimum-Wage Rise as Protests Continue

Key moments · 17

Authorities announce 70,000 police for planned union demonstrations

Le Monde ↗

Five major unions hold a nationwide strike in France

Times now ↗

Interior minister announces deployment of 70,000 police officers

Express & Star ↗

Police fire tear gas as clashes and fires erupt

The Independent ↗

Reported nationwide turnout rises above 600,000 protesters

Deutsche Welle ↗

Police report 448 arrests and 53 officers injured

World News CNA ↗

Lecornu to meet unions over responses to demands

Japan Times ↗

Separate Paris demonstrations planned for Saturday

The Local ↗

Lecornu announces Monday social conference after protests

DER SPIEGEL - Schlagzeilen – Tops ↗

Fresh protests planned despite ban on Yellow Vests rally

The Local ↗

France enters fourth consecutive Saturday of protests

Infobae ↗

Students and unions march as Yellow Vests face ban

Deutsche Welle ↗

Students and teachers call Tuesday strike

The Local ↗

Interior Ministry reports 360 detentions after Saturday clashes

産経ニュース ↗

Hundreds rally in Saint-Denis to support students and staff

Press TV (English) ↗

Teachers and students prepare Tuesday strike and Paris march

The Local ↗

Lecornu brings forward minimum-wage increase to December

Euronews ↗

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  3. Police clash with protesters as anti-government rallies sweep France
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  3. France sees biggest day of protests in years
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  4. Proteste in Frankreich: Mehr als 400 Festnahmen bei Protesten in Frankreich
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  5. France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'
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