Coverage dated November 1, 2026

French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return

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Around Europe, hundreds of thousands joined overwhelmingly peaceful marches Saturday inspired by young people, despite scattered unrest.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    French protest violence eases and scattered riots hit Germany ahead of more action (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends

  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends

  3. Triblive

    French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return next week (opens Triblive)

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    PARIS — French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    French protest violence eases ahead of school return while scattered riots hit Germany (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Around Europe, hundreds of thousands joined overwhelmingly peaceful marches Saturday inspired by young people, despite scattered unrest.

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