Following the murder of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, French authorities and politicians denounce political violence and tension rises with upcoming public events under scrutiny.
French farmers protest nationwide against government livestock culling policy for contagious nodular dermatitis, demanding vaccination over mass euthanasia.
The French government's measures to control contagious nodular dermatitis through systematic culling and expanded vaccination zones face strong farmer opposition amid rising concerns about the disease's spread.
About 200 cattle were culled in Ariège due to a nodular dermatitis outbreak, triggering farmer protests and prompting government vaccination zone expansion.
Protests flare in Ariège as farmers clash with police over mandatory cattle culling caused by contagious nodular dermatitis, amid calls for alternative measures and vaccination campaigns.
Intense protests by farmers in Ariège against the government-mandated culling of cattle infected with contagious nodular dermatitis have escalated, with clashes involving police and calls for alternative disease control measures like vaccination.
Farmers in Ariège and Hautes-Pyrénées protest the government-mandated mass culling of cattle due to a contagious nodular dermatitis outbreak, opposing the health authorities' approach and calling for targeted measures and vaccination.
On December 10, 2025, France saw heightened security at Bordeaux's Nuit du Bien Commun charity amid far-left disruptions, and a provocative Femen protest during Nicolas Sarkozy's book signing in Paris.
Following Brigitte Macron's controversial remark towards protesting feminists, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon defends her and criticizes the activists' methods amid a sensitive political controversy.
Four vehicles were intentionally set on fire at the Société du Canal de Provence amid far-left protests against Israeli companies, prompting a regional investigation and official condemnation.
The Rennes prosecutor's office dismissed charges against gendarmes for violence at the March 2023 Sainte-Soline protest but opened a judicial inquiry into problematic grenade use.
Trade unions across France prepare for nationwide strikes on December 2 against austerity measures and pension reform, while political leaders defend and debate these policies amid budget discussions.
French unions plan a nationwide strike on December 2, 2025, demanding wage increases and opposing the 2026 budget, with expected disruptions in transportation, education, and public administration.
Orange shuts down its Marseille site temporarily due to violent tensions in Saint-Mauront neighborhood, affecting around 1,000 employees and sparking union calls for long-term solutions.
The conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy has reignited populist distrust in French politics, evoking the historical 'Tous pourris' sentiment and raising concerns about democratic faith.
A Lyon 2 University history professor sparked widespread outrage by publishing a list naming public figures as 'genociders to boycott,' drawing condemnation from Licra, political leaders, and the university administration.
Feminist groups in France plan mass protests against rising femicides and call for a comprehensive law as government efforts are criticized as insufficient.
Hundreds across France rally on November 15, 2025, calling for urgent reforms to combat violence against children ahead of International Children's Rights Day.
Marine Tondelier demands accountability and resignation from Gérald Darmanin over documented police violence during the Sainte-Soline protest, amid investigations and political fallout.
Four suspects linked to the disruption of the Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris face charges including dangerous property degradation and possession of incendiary devices, amid subsequent clashes outside a police station.
In response to videos revealing police violence at Sainte-Soline protests, a judicial inquiry and political complaints intensify scrutiny over law enforcement accountability in France.
Activists disrupted an Israeli Philharmonic concert in Paris with smoke bombs, prompting arrests and political backlash over the politicization of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A pro-Palestinian protest disrupted the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's concert at the Philharmonie de Paris, leading to physical altercations and police intervention, with four arrests and a formal complaint filed.
Activists disrupted the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's concert in Paris with smoke bombs, leading to condemnations and highlighting tensions around cultural events related to Israel.
In Marseille, protesters commemorate the rue d’Aubagne disaster and condemn the expulsion of survivor Reda, calling for justice and a presidential pardon.
The Indre-et-Loire prefecture has prohibited Dieudonné M’BALA M’BALA's planned "Best’Of" show due to his past antisemitic remarks and risk to public order, continuing regional bans on his performances.
Twenty years after the 2005 Clichy-sous-Bois riots sparked by tragic deaths, political failures continue to shadow social inequities despite large-scale urban renewal efforts.
France confronts rising antisemitism and racism as a university event supporting terrorist acts and a parachuting club's Ku Klux Klan-themed party trigger official outrage and legal actions.