# French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living

- Published: 2026-11-05T17:59:53Z
- Updated: 2026-11-06T04:08:00Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckx2qzv835pgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.

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