LIVE, demonstrations on November 7: 146,000 people marched in France on Saturday, according to the Ministry of the Interior, 250,000 according to the youth inter-union.

On November 7, protests in France saw varying attendance figures, with the Ministry of the Interior reporting 146,000 participants and youth unions claiming 250,000. While the overall situation was described as calm, tensions arose in Paris, particularly at Place de la Nation, where police used grenades and called for evacuations. A group of about 200 individuals clashed with police after setting fires. The protests aimed to address youth issues and the rising cost of living. In Lyon, journalists reported police violence against media personnel during the protests, raising concerns about press freedom. Two leaders of the 'yellow vests' movement were arrested peacefully near the National Assembly.