Protests in Paris and across France, venting anger at President Emmanuel Macron's government, see nearly 200 people arrested as fires are set in the capital.

The CGT trade union claims more than a million people took part in demonstrations, while police say more than 90 people have been detained.

Protesters, on Thursday, staged a nationwide day of strikes and demonstrations in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron’s austerity policies, causing

French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.

The U.S. State Department often issues travel alerts for high-risk parts of the world, intended as a warning to American citizens either not to travel or exercise caution in doing so. Such warnings for France specifically are not uncommon, with the country often experiencing unrest due to protests or strike action.

Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably targeting the Paris Metro, blockades and demonstrations Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against President Emmanuel Macron’s government and its plans to cut funding for public services that underpin the French way of life.

For the first time since 2023, labor unions have called for protests across all sectors, from schools to transport, in opposition to austerity measures in the 2026 budget plan which the new prime minister has not ruled out.

Lecornu and Macron are under pressure on one side from protesters and left-wing parties opposed to budget cuts and, on the other, from investors concerned about the deficit in the