French unions say 480,000 people took part in pro-student protests
French unions reported that approximately 480,000 people participated in nationwide protests supporting student movements on October 13, 2026. This turnout significantly exceeds the figures recorded during previous demonstrations held the prior week.
Why it matters
Large-scale protests in France often signal significant social unrest and can exert pressure on government policy and legislative agendas.
French unions said that around 480,000 people took part in nationwide demonstrations held on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) to back student protests.
French authorities have not yet given their own estimate for the demonstrations.
The last nationwide rallies supporting the student movement, held on Thursday last week (October 8), saw 71,500 people turn out, according to the interior ministry.
Published - October 13, 2026 09:29 pm IST
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