Protests

Police and activists clash as trees cut on A69 route in France

Activists perched in the trees in a symbolic bid to try and stop the felling

What to expect from this weekend’s ‘mega-reservoir’ protests in France

See what protests are planned and where, and why authorities are on such high alert

Why are water mega-reservoirs the cause of so much tension in France?

Controversy has erupted again ahead of major planned protests this weekend, with 3,000 police on alert

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Thousands protest against far right, French unions call for more demos

‘Our Republic and our democracy are in danger’, say the unions

Angry French and Spanish farmers block motorway in 24-hour action

Several points on the border are closed, or traffic is being diverted, with up to 1,000 tractors blockading the roads

Why tens of thousands of people in France protested on May 1

The demonstrations saw clashes with police and several officers injured

Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France

The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project

Retirees protest in France: how do pensions compare with US and UK?

Rise in cost-of-living brings pensions back into public debate

Watch: French farmers clash with police and dump manure in Bordeaux

Around 60 tractors formed a rolling barricade around the city in a bid to pressure the regional council

Lidl’s €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux spark protests in south-west France

On same day French farmers block motorway to Spain and say action will continue if demands not met

French farmers say there will be more protests in next two weeks

Last motorway roadblock ends but union says ‘our anger is still smouldering’

SEE: Tensions flare as Macron tries to defuse French farmer protests

The president offered two new concessions during his embattled visit to the Paris Agricultural Show

French farmer protests restart: what is happening where?

Pressure mounts for solutions to calm the situation before the Paris International Agricultural Show starts this weekend

French farmers block supermarket deliveries in south-west

Threat of roadblocks returns amid claims of government ‘inaction’ in lead up to Paris agricultural show

Will farmer roadblocks return? French union angered by lack of action

The president of the union has said he has ‘not ruled out’ future blockades

Where are French farmers' roadblocks now and what about the weekend?

Two major motorways between Lyon to Spain are shut for 400km as unions call for a ‘blockade of Paris’

SEE: support for French farmer protests higher than for gilets jaunes

Around 9 out of 10 people polled are sympathetic to the movement

Which roads are farmers blocking in France? Are ports affected?

Up to 85 departments will be impacted on January 26

Farmers block several French motorways as protests spread

‘All departments’ are now concerned by the protest over regulations

Why French village and town road signs are being turned upside down

The upside-down signs first appeared in Tarn, Occitanie, and have spread nationally, but it is in Brittany that they are most visible

182,000 march against antisemitism across France

This is the largest such demonstration for more than three decades

Green news France: €110m for hedgerows, marine protection for Nice

The government will also create a specialist team to dismantle and prevent environmental protest camps

Explainer: What is a ZAD land zone and where are they in France?

We look at France’s ‘Zones à défendre’ environmental protest sites (present and past) and their aims

Protestors removed from A69 motorway project site in south-west France

Police removed environmentalists before they could set up an ‘occupation zone’

Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France

The transport minister said the majority of local ministers are still in favour of the project, despite significant protests from environmental campaigners

Support for woman prosecuted for walking topless in street in France

She said she was only doing what ‘half of men do’ and that she was overheating. A woman previously prosecuted for doing the same said the current law is unfair

France’s summer sales period extended to help shops recover from riots

It comes after hundreds of shops were damaged in the riots that erupted across France last week

Business, tourism, transport: What is cost of France’s recent riots?

The past few days have seen riots and looting after a police officer was charged with the killing of a 17-year-old driver in the suburbs of Paris

This is why sirens were heard across France at noon on Monday

They are normally tested on the first Wednesday of each month, but today was exceptional

Eco activists write on French golf course to denounce ‘water hoarding’

The golf course said it was following drought restrictions ‘to the letter’

French homeowners challenge ‘pay per bag’ waste charge

Residents are preparing a legal challenge to a new waste collection charge that, they say, penalises the elderly and people with disabilities

Anger as French ecologists deflate hundreds of SUV tyres in Toulouse

Activists say they want a ban on sports utility vehicles because they are bad for the climate

Legal bid launched to put brakes on controversial new French motorway

Ten organisations have clubbed together to file a complaint over the construction of the A69 between Toulouse and Castres

France-Italy train tunnel: How is the Lyon-Turin project progressing?

Our look at the project comes as protests are set to be held this weekend over the environmental impact of the tunnel

We failed to reverse controversial pension reforms, say French unions

But unions insist they are ‘not turning the page’ on the reforms, despite not announcing any new protest or strike dates

France’s pension reform strikes: Are they over now?

As turnout dwindles, protesters and union bosses appear to be in disagreement about how to oppose the government’s pension reforms

Protesters dispersed as diggers begin work on new French motorway

Construction of the A69 Toulouse and Castres road is very controversial

Protests intensify over plans for French motorway extensions

The French Transport Minister has announced all new motorway projects will be reviewed, as environmental activists block traffic in Normandy

France plans to better protect officials after arson at mayor’s home

The new proposals are in response to the resignation of Yannick Morez as mayor of a French town after an arson attack at his home

Marseille residents take port to court over cruise ship pollution

They say a 10-year campaign highlighting serious health problems in the French city has not hastened switch to cleaner power

Far-right cause cancellation of US organist’s concert in France

Protesters from the religious nationalist group Civitas claimed the concert in Brittany was ‘intolerably profane’

French mayor quits over fire at his home linked to asylum hub support

It prompted French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne to say her government wants to “better protect” such officials

New UK-France ferry, short air route row: 8 French travel updates

Plus rural train woes, Montpellier airport in a push to reduce its carbon footprint and free rail passes

Road jams as protestors block Normandy motorway over extension plan

Hundreds of ecologists blocked the road and others near Rouen. They also took action in nearby forests to hinder the destruction of trees required by the plans

Anti-cruise ship protest in Brittany stops visitors from disembarking

Dozens of activists took part citing environmental and mass tourism concerns

Work on new controversial motorway in southern France ‘has begun’

That is the claim of France’s transport minister Clément Beaune, contradicting his comments last month that he would reexamine the project

France protests update: When is next strike? What happened on May 1?

A round-up of the latest news regarding France’s controversial pension reforms

What changes in France in May and need-to-know dates

The coming month will see additional pension reform protests, mosquitos, tax return deadlines and more

American in Paris protest over undeclared Swiss bank account

The retiree hopes to draw the attention of French senators, claiming his mother is being prevented from declaring her Swiss bank account

What are the origins of France’s saucepan-banging protests?

Historians say they evolved from a mediaeval ritual but their political use dates back to the 19th century

‘Actors are not dogs’: France’s pension protests take centre stage

Two artists made their views clear at a prestigious theatre awards ceremony, prompting a rare response from France’s culture minister

Union threat to turn out lights at Cannes, Monaco F1 and French Open

It is part of ongoing protests against France’s controversial pension reforms

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Proponents claim the Castres-Toulouse motorway is vital for the economy. But critics say it will destroy the environment

Easyjet boss says France strikes having ‘unacceptable consequences’

The airline’s CEO says strike disruption affected 10 million people and has written to the French government asking for improvements

Violence fears ahead of protests over new motorway in southern France

The A69 motorway is planned to run between Toulouse and Castres

Banging saucepan protests ‘won’t move France forwards’, says Macron

Keen to turn the page on the country’s controversial pension reforms, Macron has been hitting the road to try and get his message across

Go-ahead for controversial ‘mega reservoirs’ in west France

Critics of the basins say they will worsen water shortages and that farmers are ‘hoarding’ a scarce resource

Motorcyclists fill potholes with Easter eggs to protest French roads

Campaigners want to highlight what they see as the ' oeuf-ul ' state of the country’s roads

French unions set a new date for fresh pension reform strikes

The strikes will be held ahead of a pivotal ruling on the controversial reforms by France’s Constitutional Council

Second-home owner frustration at UK-France ferry cancellations

Disruption linked to strikes in France comes amid fears of fresh border delays at ports over the Easter weekend

French minister wants eco group disbanded over reservoir violence

Interior minister Gérald Darmanin accused Les Soulèvements de la Terre of being the origins of the unrest at Sainte-Soline

French unions set new date for fresh pension reform strikes

Unions said by pushing the reforms through parliament without MPs voting, the government had chosen to accentuate the democratic and social crisis in France

What are France’s ‘mega reservoirs’ and why are they so controversial?

After violence erupted at a reservoir protest in western France, we explain why the projects have attracted so much anger

Trains, planes, ports and… museums? What disruption will Tuesday see?

Tuesday sees the 10th national mobilisation against France's controversial pension reforms

Man in coma after ‘intolerable violence’ at France reservoir protests

The injury came amid fierce confrontations between police and demonstrators at a protest over the building of artificial reservoirs in western France

Video of drinkers carrying on as normal amid protest blaze goes viral

In the clip, they barely look up to notice a fire raging in the street behind them

Several injured in ‘water basin protest’ in France: what happened?

Almost 30,000 people gathered on Saturday in the Deux-Sèvres department to protest at the construction of an artificial reservoir but violence broke out

French mayor’s house torched amid tensions over asylum seeker centre

The attack in a town near Nantes has been branded cowardly and unacceptable

Video appears to show police officer punching protester in France

Paris’ police chief said the incident ‘appears to be inappropriate’. An internal investigation is under way

Hundreds stage protest against Nice airport expansion

Environmental groups say it will result in significantly more flights and that wildlife at a nearby protected area will be impacted

Trains, planes, ports and roads: How Tuesday’s strike will affect you

France is set for a national walkout to protest controversial pension reforms. One government minister predicted ‘one of the most difficult days we have seen’.

How do you know how many people really attended a protest in France?

The size of the recent pension reform protests in France differs greatly depending on whether you ask trade unions or the police

Top French chef in hot water for adding cheese to quiche Lorraine

Michelin starred Philippe Etchebest says he likes cheese so why not, but purists insist ‘we must respect gastronomic heritage’

Plans for a giant solar park anger residents in south-west France

First it was wind turbines but now it is 44,000 photovoltaic panels that are at the heart of tensions in the Lot

Protests

Police and activists clash as trees cut on A69 route in France

What to expect from this weekend’s ‘mega-reservoir’ protests in France

Why are water mega-reservoirs the cause of so much tension in France?

Thousands protest against far right, French unions call for more demos

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Angry French and Spanish farmers block motorway in 24-hour action

Why tens of thousands of people in France protested on May 1

Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France

Retirees protest in France: how do pensions compare with US and UK?

Watch: French farmers clash with police and dump manure in Bordeaux

Lidl’s €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux spark protests in south-west France

French farmers say there will be more protests in next two weeks

SEE: Tensions flare as Macron tries to defuse French farmer protests

French farmer protests restart: what is happening where?

French farmers block supermarket deliveries in south-west

Depot blockades and fuel shortages in Brittany - latest info

French farmers stage new protests around banks in south-west France

Greta Thunberg at protest against new motorway in south-west France

Will farmer roadblocks return? French union angered by lack of action

French farmer roadblocks start to end - but not all

What is France's EGalim law and why does it matter to farmers?

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Travel disrupted around France as farmers blockade Paris and Lyon

Taxis, lorry drivers: will other workers join French farmer protests?

Where are French farmers' roadblocks now and what about the weekend?

SEE: support for French farmer protests higher than for gilets jaunes

Which roads are farmers blocking in France? Are ports affected?

Farmers block several French motorways as protests spread

Why French village and town road signs are being turned upside down

182,000 march against antisemitism across France

Green news France: €110m for hedgerows, marine protection for Nice

Explainer: What is a ZAD land zone and where are they in France?

Protestors removed from A69 motorway project site in south-west France

Controversial new motorway project resumes in southwest France

Support for woman prosecuted for walking topless in street in France

France’s summer sales period extended to help shops recover from riots

Business, tourism, transport: What is cost of France’s recent riots?

This is why sirens were heard across France at noon on Monday

Eco activists write on French golf course to denounce ‘water hoarding’

French homeowners challenge ‘pay per bag’ waste charge

Anger as French ecologists deflate hundreds of SUV tyres in Toulouse

Legal bid launched to put brakes on controversial new French motorway

France-Italy train tunnel: How is the Lyon-Turin project progressing?

We failed to reverse controversial pension reforms, say French unions

France’s pension reform strikes: Are they over now?

Protesters dispersed as diggers begin work on new French motorway

Protests intensify over plans for French motorway extensions

France plans to better protect officials after arson at mayor’s home

Marseille residents take port to court over cruise ship pollution

Far-right cause cancellation of US organist’s concert in France

French mayor quits over fire at his home linked to asylum hub support

New UK-France ferry, short air route row: 8 French travel updates

Road jams as protestors block Normandy motorway over extension plan

Anti-cruise ship protest in Brittany stops visitors from disembarking

Work on new controversial motorway in southern France ‘has begun’

France protests update: When is next strike? What happened on May 1?

What changes in France in May and need-to-know dates

American in Paris protest over undeclared Swiss bank account

What are the origins of France’s saucepan-banging protests?

‘Actors are not dogs’: France’s pension protests take centre stage

Union threat to turn out lights at Cannes, Monaco F1 and French Open

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Controversial new A69 motorway in southern France: What do you think?

Easyjet boss says France strikes having ‘unacceptable consequences’

Violence fears ahead of protests over new motorway in southern France

Banging saucepan protests ‘won’t move France forwards’, says Macron

Go-ahead for controversial ‘mega reservoirs’ in west France

Motorcyclists fill potholes with Easter eggs to protest French roads

French unions set a new date for fresh pension reform strikes

Second-home owner frustration at UK-France ferry cancellations

French minister wants eco group disbanded over reservoir violence

French unions set new date for fresh pension reform strikes