LIVE, October 17 protests: the CGT calls for a general strike starting November 5; Gérald Darmanin reports 2,500 police custody cases and 174 incarcerations

On October 17, protests led to significant unrest in France, prompting the CGT union to call for a general strike starting November 5. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 2,500 arrests and 174 incarcerations linked to the violence. President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign comments about France while announcing government support for businesses affected by the unrest. Security measures for upcoming protests include deploying military forces and restricting certain demonstrations. The CGT's Sophie Binet emphasized the need for broader mobilization and criticized the government's lack of concrete responses to their demands.