French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-protest-violence-eases-while-scattered-riots-hit-germany-ahead-of-school-returnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. French Protest Violence Eases as Riots Hit Germanyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-protest-violence-eases-while-scattered-riots-hit-germany-ahead-of-school-returnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-protest-violence-eases-while-scattered-riots-hit-germany-ahead-of-school-return#u178451Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:31:48 +0000Violence from cost-of-living protests in France decreased recently, though authorities expect new demonstrations as high schools reopen following autumn break. While some French marches began festively, others turned violent with protesters firebombing police and burning US and Israeli flags in Lyon. Simultaneously, youth-led unrest has spread across Europe, including scattered riots in Germany. French prosecutors have launched an attempted murder investigation following a Molotov cocktail attack on police. The French government has vowed a tough response to further unrest.Why it mattersTrade