Economy
Add as a preferred source on GoogleAnadolu linked the wider backdrop to price and unemployment concerns and demonstrations over government economic policy.
France’s household confidence index fell to 80 in October, a five-point monthly decline that left it at its lowest level since June 2013, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) said.
Anadolu reported that higher prices and unemployment concerns weighed on household sentiment. It said demonstrations that began over school conditions widened to include opposition to the government’s economic policies.
The inquiry followed clashes involving far-right and far-left groups after nationwide protests Saturday.
The Interior Ministry counted 410,000 participants at 289 gatherings and reported 24 businesses looted.
The Independent reported that workers in transport, energy and education are being urged to strike, while student groups are preparing campus blockades and school walkouts.
