The trade unions are demanding tax and social justice in France. They had led demonstrations on September 18, which saw 500,000 to 1 million people taking part, according to figures from police and trade unions. 

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France saw nationwide protests and strikes on Sept 18 against Macron’s austerity policies. Public transport, schools, and pharmacies were disrupted. Over 76,000 protested by noon, with clashes in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Anger grows over cost-cutting and tax burdens.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his state visit to Germany due to growing unrest in the country, following instances of riots, loot and arson. Macron approached the German presidency and asked for a postponement of the 'planned visit'.

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As France saw a third consecutive night of riots on Thursday due to a mounting crisis caused by the fatal shooting of a teenager of Algerian-Moroccan descent by police, videos on social media showed multiple fires and arsons on French streets.

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