More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-400-000-protest-across-france-challenging-macron-as-paris-clashes-eruptContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. France Sees Mass Protests, Clashes as 400,000 Rally Against Macronhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-400-000-protest-across-france-challenging-macron-as-paris-clashes-erupthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-400-000-protest-across-france-challenging-macron-as-paris-clashes-erupt#u166616Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:45:04 +0000More than 400,000 people protested across France, challenging President Emmanuel Macron, as clashes erupted in Paris. Police made nearly 1,000 arrests. The protests were over school funding and soaring living costs. Museums were closed and stores put up barricades in anticipation of the protests. Heavy security was deployed to prevent fresh unrest.Why it mattersThe protests began in mid-September as students rallied against the country's education system and rising living costs. The demonstrations have become a challenge to President Macron's leadership. France has seen widespread pr