France protests widen

NPR | By Eleanor Beardsley

Published November 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM EST

Largely peaceful demonstrations took place across France on Thursday, and trade unions went on strike over the cost of living. The Eiffel Tower was closed for the day.

Eleanor Beardsley

Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.

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