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Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) held its first international rally in Brussels on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

The gathering, titled “Millet İradesine Sahip Çıkıyor” (“In Defense of Popular Will”), brought together several hundred supporters from different European countries.

French unions staged a nationwide strike on October 2, 2025, following earlier protests on September 18.

Eight major unions — CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU and Solidaires — urged workers to step up the movement after talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu failed on September 24 at Matignon.

Source: FranceInfo

On May 1, 2025, between 157,000 protesters according to the Ministry of the Interior and over 300,000 according to the CGT took part in more than 230 demonstrations across France. In Paris, attendance was estimated between 32,000 and 100,000 people.

The Paris march followed the usual route from Place d’Italie to Place de la Nation. The main demands focused on wages, pension reform, working conditions, and the protection of public services.

Banners denouncing social inequality, union and political flags, as well as groups of "Yellow Vests" were present throughout the procession.

Paris, France

A rally was held in Paris at Place de la République on April 6, 2025, in response to a call from La France Insoumise and green parties, protesting the National Rally and defending the rule of law.

Marine Le Pen a rassemblé ses partisans à Paris pour dénoncer sa condamnation à cinq ans d’inéligibilité et à une peine de prison avec sursis.

Elle a été reconnue coupable de détournement de fonds publics dans l’affaire des assistants parlementaires européens, au profit de son parti.

In Paris, organizers reported 120,000 people demonstrating to defend women's rights, while the police prefecture estimated the participation at 47,000.

Across France, more than 200 gatherings took place, called by around fifty feminist and labor organizations. This day of mobilization comes in a context of growing concerns over the rise of masculinist rhetoric and the risk of setbacks in women's rights, particularly in terms of workplace equality and access to abortion.

In Paris, there were significant protests on June 12 and 15, 2024, against the far-right, specifically targeting the National Rally party's rising influence and its anti-migration policies. These demonstrations were organized by labor unions, student groups, and NGOs, drawing tens of thousands of participants. Protesters marched from Place de la République to Bastille square, carrying banners with messages of liberty, equality, and fraternity for all​.

Mobilizations against the Far Right

Paris, June 15, 2024

Rallies against the Far Right

Paris, 12 June 2024

In 2023, the social movement against the pension reform in France sparked widespread mobilization. Millions of people protested for months against the government's proposed measures, including raising the retirement age and the minimum contribution period. Despite the lack of dialogue, the trade unions maintained the support of a majority of the population. The reform was eventually adopted using Article 49.3 of the Constitution, which bypasses parliamentary voting. This decision led to daily protests and criticism of the country's democratic processes. Incidents of violence were reported, along with concerns about law enforcement practices.

Paris, France

Strikes on June 6, April 13, March 15, and March 7, 2024

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a French political figure, and the press during the protest against the pension reform on June 6, 2023.

During this International Workers' Day, which took place in a context marked by opposition to pension reform, a large-scale mobilization was observed, reaffirming its massive nature. However, this day was also the scene of numerous clashes, indicating a multiplication of tensions.

Paris, France

On October 18, 2022, tens of thousands of people participated in demonstrations across several cities in France to demand an increase in wages. These gatherings were organized in response to the growing inflation and to defend the right to strike.

Paris, France