Police charge, buildings torched as all ages take to urban streets | DW News
DW News · Published on October 17, 2026
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Widespread protests have swept through cities across France. Students, who have been blockading schools for weeks over education conditions, are being joined by the Yellow Vest movement, which is again raising concerns over rising living costs. Buildings and cars were set on fire in several cities as police charged and fired tear gas. #france #protest #students #educationconditions #livingscosts #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 France-wide protests erupt 01:04 Voices from the streets of France 02:19 DW correspondent Jack Parrock on the situation in Paris 03:39 Are multiple grievances fueling one movement? 04:06 Education crisis and pressure on public finances 05:08 Police brutality allegations and growing tensions 06:22 Could the protests reshape French politics? 07:12 Why protesters reject the far-right label For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/DWNews/ Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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