France protests give push to far-right movement ahead of elections
Global News · Published on October 20, 2026
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Clean-up efforts remain underway in Paris and other parts of France following a weekend of the most violent protests in the nation's recent history. Over half a million people took to the streets, expressing anger over poor learning conditions for students and the sharp rise in living expenses. The demonstrations have given a leg up to France's far-right movement, ahead of upcoming elections. Global's Candice Cole has the story from Washington. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #france