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OPINION: Saturday's violence in France was a generational revolt, but there may be worse to come
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· October 18, 2026
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Saturday's wave of riots, looting and burning in cities across France was a "generational insurrection", writes John Lichfield. But the violence may come to be seen as mild if Marine Le Pen comes to power next spring.
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Key points But the violence may come to be seen as mild if Marine Le Pen comes to power next spring. Saturday's wave of riots, looting and burning in cities across France was a "generational insurrection", writes John Lichfield. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Saturday's wave of riots, looting and burning in cities across France was a "generational insurrection", writes John Lichfield. But the violence may come to be seen as mild if Marine Le Pen comes to power next spring.
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