Protests

How will Thursday’s strikes impact drivers in France?

Gilets jaunes protesters set to blockade roundabouts; drivers urged to avoid major cities

70,000 police deployed as demonstrations in France enter third weekend

Early turnout is lower than on the previous two weekends

‘I am beyond disgusted’: Readers react to French ‘riot tax’

Many question why policyholders should foot the bill for damage caused by rioters

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Who are the French protesters and what do they want?

A closer look at the main groups planning demonstrations in the coming weeks

New protests planned on October 31 in France

Third ‘Act’ of gilets jaunes will see new tactics but restrictions remain possible

Crowd gathers around a giant branded football and flags in a city square

French riots are so far away from the France I know

October 17 protests leave reader feeling alienated

France protests: 410,000 march as arrests near 1,000

No repeat of widespread looting seen on October 17

October 24 protest: turnout falls by almost half as France appears calm

Yellow vests call for fresh mobilisation on October 31

More than 600 protests planned across France on October 24

Bans and curfews imposed in several cities after last weekend’s violence

‘Smoke filled the sky’ - A British student’s account of violence at Lyon protests

Nicholas Watt witnessed the protests and the confrontation with police last weekend

French shopkeepers told to strengthen security ahead of weekend protests

Authorities promise ‘massive’ security operation as Lyon moves to ban protests

What is 'fiche-S' government watchlist Limoges mairie fire suspect was reportedly on?

34-year-old man held in connection with blaze was allegedly on list

Will weekend protests affect rural areas of France?

New demonstrations planned for October 24

Riots: curfews imposed in several cities across France

Measures vary between cities, with some curfews only impacting minors in certain zones

More than 1,300 protests planned across France this Saturday

‘Yellow Vests’ are set to join students, workers and other groups to protest against the cost of living

How many of these lycée protest placards can you translate?

Pancarte slogans often feature rhymes, puns and play-on-words

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in French lycée protests

Teachers, politicians, and union security join protests to protect pupils and limit violence

What to expect from October 6 protests in France

Unions back student protests as hundreds of schools remain closed today

Protests at a third of lycées in France, blockades now at ten universities

More than 2,500 arrests have been made and hundreds injured

Young demonstrators hold protest signs, including one with a colourful map and French text.

Hundreds of climate protests set to take place in France this weekend

Climate activist Greta Thunberg lends support as nearly 260 towns and cities to host demos on Saturday

French farmers rip up speed cameras and dump them outside tax office

Hundreds joined protests over rising fuel costs as lorry drivers threaten action next week

Climate protests planned in around 400 towns and cities in France this month

More than 31,000 people have signed an open letter calling for stronger government action

Demonstrations against ‘Canon banquets’ in Dordogne - why are they controversial?

Hundreds of people gathered to support the cancellation of these public banquets

Weekend protests planned in France against rave crackdown

Protesters oppose a proposed law tightening penalties on 'free parties'

Tens of thousands take to the streets of France for May Day marches

Around 320 demonstrations took place in major towns and cities across the country

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

‘We’ve no choice but to remobilise’ unless government increases support, says union head

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

Around 50 tractors blocked the A87 for almost four hours amid demands for improved water policy

Americans in France protest against ICE

Tensions rise after two people die shot by immigration officers in Minnesota

French farmers begin major protest in Strasbourg

More than 700 tractors expected to park outside EU Parliament in two-day protest

French farmer protests: action expected around Lyon and in Poitiers but quieter elsewhere

Some unions continue to demonstrate despite ‘emergency law’ proposal

Farmer protests in France: more blockades as ‘emergency law’ announced

Local union branches are protesting nationwide but unions are divided on next steps

French farmer protests: renewed road blockades and demonstrations as Mercosur anger remains

Farmers from all unions are protesting, with new action including truck inspections at Le Havre port and on motorways

Farmer protests to continue despite France opposing Mercosur trade deal

French opposition to free-trade deal did not swing scale on key vote

France farmer protests: 100 tractors in Paris, roadblocks remain elsewhere

Farmers continue to blockade a number of routes ahead of Mercosur vote on Friday

Farmer protests in France: Blockades in place on several major roads

Tractor convoys head for Paris ahead of a major protest planned for Thursday

French farmer protests: where roadblocks and disruption are restarting

A major demonstration is planned for Paris as well as a ‘siege’ of Toulouse

French farmer protests: union calls for ‘mass restart’ of action

January 7 is highlighted as day for key action - other unions are yet to commit

New farmer blockade set up in south-west France, others continue

New protest action is at the Foix tunnel and impacts travel into the Pyrénées and January action announced at Cherbourg port

Farmer blockades to continue on motorways over Christmas in south-west France

Protests are being maintained on the A64, A83 and A63 and on departmental roads

Road blockades by farmers continue on Monday despite call for Christmas truce

A meeting between local union leaders and officials in Toulouse will determine pre-Christmas blockades

Farming unions call for ‘Christmas truce’ as blockades continue

Mercosur trade deal vote has been postponed to January

Latest: French farmer protests disrupt motorways and access to ski resorts

Action intensifies ahead of Mercosur trade deal vote on December 19. Map shows protests on Wednesday

French farmer protests intensify: motorways blocked, trains disrupted

Vote on EU-South American trade deal at end of week may see protests escalate

Farmer protests: How to check which French roads are blocked today

Tractor blockades cause disruption to motorways and local traffic

Why farmers plan to block A10 and A71 motorways in France this weekend

Action comes after the publication of a study on water usage

French farmers stage ‘snail’ operations and supermarket protests over imports

A nationwide day of action is underway

France’s A9 motorway to be blockaded this weekend as farmers protest

The blockade will be part of a major day of action

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Winegrowers say the low prices undervalue their products

Americans called to join May 1 protest in Paris

Newly formed Paris Coalition for US Democracy voices anger about Donald Trump’s policies

Update: Americans protest possible consulate closures across France

Rallies took place in Strasbourg, Lyon and Bordeaux on Friday (March 7)

Americans in Strasbourg to protest possible consulate closure

US consulates based in Lyon, Rennes, and Bordeaux could also be shut down

Controversial new French motorway: Decision delayed on work suspension

The A69 between Toulouse and Castres has long been the subject of several court cases and protests

A taxi sign on top of a taxi in Paris, France

Hospital transport change: French taxi driver protests cause 490km of traffic jams

Blockades are underway as drivers fear redundancies and bankruptcies

French taxi drivers in ‘go-slow’ protest over hospital transport changes

Multiple ‘snail operations’ are taking place as taxi drivers condemn the plans as ‘catastrophic’

Controversial A69 motorway in doubt as court assesses environmental impact

A new call for cancellation of the environmental approval could halt the project

2YKH9TD Grenoble, France. 18th Nov, 2024. The FNSEA and Young Farmers unions demonstrated in Grenoble, as everywhere in France, to protest against the future free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. November 18, 2024 in Grenoble, France. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News

Protesting farmers threaten to block roads, food deliveries in France

Demonstrations are set to continue into next week

French farmer protests: Interior minister says road blocks will not be tolerated

Major unions are demonstrating against the Mercosur trade deal in a bid to pressure the government to provide more support

A view of a farmer blockade in January, in Toulon, France

Latest update on farmer protests across France

Farming unions are planning further action from next week, including the blocking of food freight

Environmentalists condemn Paris-Toulouse train route preparations

Around 150 large trees were cut down as part of work on the highly controversial LGV service

All horse races cancelled in France as sector protests potential new betting law

‘This is a powerful and symbolic move…a sacrifice of €2.5m to show our determination to the government,’ said union president ahead of a march in Paris

Farmers threaten to ‘block country’ in further mass disruption

‘It's time for the agricultural revolt’ in November, one union says as it threatens to blockade train freight

Farmers step up protest action in south-west France

Farmer protest placards include the slogan: ‘Those who feed you are dying of hunger’

When and why are French farmers threatening new national protests

Not all unions are in agreement with proposed action

Farmer protests intensify in south-west France

Farmers say they are ‘fed up of empty promises’ and worried how they and future generations will survive

Farmers blockade in tractors in France in January 2024

Farmers plan more motorway blockades, claims French protest leader

Protesters may also block border crossings across EU in November, paralysing trade in bloc

Bordeaux-Toulouse rail project: Prefecture bans weekend protests

Environmental protesters say the demonstrations against the high-speed train projects will still take place

Environmental protesters block cruise ships from Marseille port

The protest forced at least three cruise ships and a ferry to wait at sea outside the port

Protests in Brittany over high number of second homes and Airbnbs

A collective is denouncing the ‘active, aggressive promotion of second homes’ which represent 70% of properties in some communes

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

Aerial view of a water reservoir (basin) for agricultural irrigation

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

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

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70,000 police deployed as demonstrations in France enter third weekend

‘I am beyond disgusted’: Readers react to French ‘riot tax’

Who are the French protesters and what do they want?

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New protests planned on October 31 in France

French riots are so far away from the France I know

France protests: 410,000 march as arrests near 1,000

October 24 protest: turnout falls by almost half as France appears calm

More than 600 protests planned across France on October 24

‘Smoke filled the sky’ - A British student’s account of violence at Lyon protests

French shopkeepers told to strengthen security ahead of weekend protests

What is 'fiche-S' government watchlist Limoges mairie fire suspect was reportedly on?

Will weekend protests affect rural areas of France?

Riots: curfews imposed in several cities across France

Gilets jaunes plan more protests on October 24 - and mayors call for solidarity gatherings

France’s October 17 protests: clashes with police, looting and arson attacks eclipse protestors' voices

Clashes erupt as protests spread across France

More than 1,300 protests planned across France this Saturday

'Yellow vest' protests to return to France this weekend: what is expected

Lorry drivers join protests against fuel prices, blocking motorway toll in south of France

French lycée pupils plan new national demonstration next week

Farmers attempt ‘go-slow’ road protest over fuel prices near Toulouse

France’s A69 motorway opening delayed as protesters gather

How many of these lycée protest placards can you translate?

Hundreds of thousands take to streets in French lycée protests

What to expect from October 6 protests in France

Protests at a third of lycées in France, blockades now at ten universities

Hundreds of climate protests set to take place in France this weekend

French farmers rip up speed cameras and dump them outside tax office

Climate protests planned in around 400 towns and cities in France this month

Demonstrations against ‘Canon banquets’ in Dordogne - why are they controversial?

Weekend protests planned in France against rave crackdown

Tens of thousands take to the streets of France for May Day marches

France’s main farming union threatens protests over fuel aid

Farmers block motorway in western France: are protests returning?

Americans in France protest against ICE

French farmers begin major protest in Strasbourg

French farmer protests: action expected around Lyon and in Poitiers but quieter elsewhere

Farmer protests in France: more blockades as ‘emergency law’ announced

French farmer protests: renewed road blockades and demonstrations as Mercosur anger remains

Farmer protests to continue despite France opposing Mercosur trade deal

France farmer protests: 100 tractors in Paris, roadblocks remain elsewhere

Farmer protests in France: Blockades in place on several major roads

French farmer protests: where roadblocks and disruption are restarting

French farmer protests: union calls for ‘mass restart’ of action

New farmer blockade set up in south-west France, others continue

Farmer blockades to continue on motorways over Christmas in south-west France

Road blockades by farmers continue on Monday despite call for Christmas truce

Farming unions call for ‘Christmas truce’ as blockades continue

Latest: French farmer protests disrupt motorways and access to ski resorts

French farmer protests intensify: motorways blocked, trains disrupted

Farmer protests: How to check which French roads are blocked today

Why farmers plan to block A10 and A71 motorways in France this weekend

French farmers stage ‘snail’ operations and supermarket protests over imports

France’s A9 motorway to be blockaded this weekend as farmers protest

Anger over €1.89 bottles of Bordeaux wine sold in French supermarkets

Americans called to join May 1 protest in Paris

Update: Americans protest possible consulate closures across France

Americans in Strasbourg to protest possible consulate closure

Controversial new French motorway: Decision delayed on work suspension

Hospital transport change: French taxi driver protests cause 490km of traffic jams

French taxi drivers in ‘go-slow’ protest over hospital transport changes

Controversial A69 motorway in doubt as court assesses environmental impact

Protesting farmers threaten to block roads, food deliveries in France

French farmer protests: Interior minister says road blocks will not be tolerated

Latest update on farmer protests across France

Environmentalists condemn Paris-Toulouse train route preparations

All horse races cancelled in France as sector protests potential new betting law

Farmers threaten to ‘block country’ in further mass disruption

Farmers step up protest action in south-west France

When and why are French farmers threatening new national protests