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France
Mediapart's front page highlights ongoing protests and societal issues in France and Europe. Top stories include a nationwide general strike focused on wages, the 2027 budget, and public services, with youth and 'Gilets Jaunes' movements joining the calls for mobilization. Other prominent articles…
The inter-union calls for a nationwide general strike to obtain responses on wages, the 2027 budget, and public services, with the Yellow Vests coordination and student movements also calling for protests. The day's events are being followed live.
A video discussing pollution, climate change, and the frustrations of youth, with the sentiment that 'their contempt overflows'.
In his book 'Survivances de la révolte', historian Enzo Traverso highlights the 'posthumous life' of emancipatory experiences and discusses the links between this rebellious memory and current social movements.
On the eve of a nationwide mobilization day, the CGT general secretary urges the working world to join the protests of youth and against the rising cost of living, seeing social issues gain prominence in the presidential debate.
The Gen Z movement has gained traction in German-speaking areas and remains strong in Southern Europe, challenging a world in crisis that offers no prospects to young people.
Protests against the housing crisis are increasing across Europe, with tenant association representatives from seven countries meeting in Paris to organize a European mobilization day on November 20.
A protest against the cost of living in Marseille ended with tear gas and riot police charges, leading to multiple testimonies of police violence and at least four official complaints, with an investigation by the IGPN underway.
Unions and human rights associations, including the CGT, Unef, and the League of Human Rights, have filed a legal challenge against infringements on the right to protest, citing the massive and unprecedented use of repressive administrative measures.
An analysis of the US midterm elections suggests a partial setback for the authoritarian transformation of the United States.
