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Nationwide Protests in France Over Cost of Living and Social Security

  • Protests are taking place nationwide in France over rising costs and social security issues.
  • The demonstrations follow social media calls to revive the gilets jaunes movement from 2018.
  • Saturday's mobilization is expected to become a major nationwide protest.
  • The protests are against high prices and the perceived fraying of the social security system.
  • The movement aims to address the basic level of opportunity and social security in France.