France sees worst unrest in years over government spending cuts

Thousands were reportedly arrested in France's worst unrest in years, as attempts to rein in government spending met citizen anger. President Macron reportedly vowed an "uncompromising" response ahead of a critical budget vote.

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1. 19 Oct, 02:06 UTCCNBC reports France's worst unrest in years

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• France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ireCNBC