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Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent as rioters loot stores in Frankfurt

Conflict45 sourcesNov 1, 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters, some dressed as clowns and witches for Halloween, took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Police fired tear gas in Paris after clashes broke out at the end of the march. Youth rallies were also held in Germany and Italy.

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