Protesters and students in France rally against rising living costs and education issues

Protesters across France have called for demonstrations against rising living costs, joining high school students demanding better education conditions. The mobilization Saturday follows calls on social media to revive the yellow vest movement, which emerged in 2018 against social injustice. Student groups protesting since mid-September have urged supporters to join. The CGT, a major labor union, backs the protests, calling for higher wages and pensions.

President Emmanuel Macron appealed Friday for calm as officials warned of possible violence. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said hundreds of protest actions and more than 80 marches were expected nationwide.

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