From the French Revolution to Yellow Vests: Why protest is embedded in France’s political history amid nationwide unrest
On Saturday, 410,000 people protested across France, with 110,000 in Paris, as unrest over deteriorating school conditions and rising living costs intensified. Major cultural institutions closed, and over 70,000 police were deployed to manage the situation. The protests reflect a long history of public dissent in France, with significant implications for government policy and social stability.