Over 1,000 Arrested in France Amid Widespread Protests Over Cost of Living and Education

More than 1,000 people were arrested across France following widespread protests on Sunday, October 25, 2026, over the high cost of living and the country's education system. Clashes between demonstrators and police were reported in several cities, with officers using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that 53 officers were injured, and while some looting occurred, the scale was smaller than previous weeks.