# Violent protests rock France as economic anger grows

> French protests turn violent over economic hardship, with 1,800 arrests and journalist attacks.
- Title: Violent protests rock France as economic anger grows
- Summary: French protests turn violent over economic hardship, with 1,800 arrests and journalist attacks. French protests against economic hardship and public services…
- Keywords: france, political violence, economy, yellow vest movement, protests, journalists attacked, arrests, religion, world, Violent, rock, economic
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/violent-protests-rock-france-as-economic-anger-grows.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-18T13:55:59.028+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: france, political violence, economy, yellow vest movement, protests, journalists attacked, arrests, religion, world
## Violent protests in France
Hundreds of thousands protested against rising living costs and government policies.
## Violent clashes
Riot police faced protesters in Paris, Lille, and Marseille with vehicles burning and shops damaged.
## Journalists attacked
Euronews cameraman and reporter struck during demonstrations in Paris.
## 1,800 arrests
French police arrested 1,800 people amid violent protests across France.
## Key takeaway

French protests against economic hardship and public services led to violent clashes, 1,800 arrests, and journalist attacks.