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The problem with his speech this (Sunday) evening is that he makes no concrete announcements to address the mobilization of young people, the high cost of living, or the downgrading of public services and the increase in layoffs. On the unions' side, the general secretary of the CGT, Sophie Binet, stated that Emmanuel Macron "has not understood anything about what is happening in the country," arguing that the president has not responded to the expectations expressed by the protesters. #Macron #Manifestations #Politique (translated)

Mundo Deportivo reported that Sevilla requested the dismissal of Arda Güler for an action with Peque, during which the Sevilla midfielder complained about receiving an elbow. According to the outlet, the referee did not review the play in VAR and Güler scored the first goal for Madrid. https://t.co/CGtc2jJNsC #LaLiga #fútbol #Bernabéu (translated)

Little Think Tank estimated that France was sinking into a major social and political crisis, just a few months before the presidential election. According to the account, the CFDT, CGT, FO, Unsa, and FSU had called for a national day of strike and demonstrations on November 5 to defend wages, public services, and employment. The account also indicated that the Yellow Vests were calling for actions to continue throughout the week and had announced a "Act 2" on October 24. It presented the protests, initially carried out by high school students and university students, as the expression of a deep social discontent that had been building for several months, or even several years. Little Think Tank added that the Farmers' Confederation had recently called for the convergence of struggles and that other sectors, including firefighters, were still on strike. #Grève #Manifestation #France (translated)

Impact indicated that the CFDT, CGT, FO, Unsa, and FSU called for a national day of strike and demonstrations on November 5, for wages, public services, and employment. It specified that CGT had reaffirmed, after October 17, its call to continue peaceful mobilization and to prepare for this day, presented as taking place in 18 days. Impact also reported that Benjamin Ball, creator of the "Gilets jaunes" website listing the actions of October 17 and one of the co-organizers of the mobilization, had called for a renewable general blockade starting from November 5. The message cited Le Parisien and AFP. #Grève #Manifestation #Salaires (translated)

Jean-Luc Mélenchon denounced police provocations that he attributed to incompetent commands. He claimed that in Toulouse, law enforcement had deliberately targeted the banner of the union's lead group. According to him, four union members, including the general secretaries of the CGT and FSU, had been particularly affected by a crowd dispersal grenade thrown at their feet and tear gas received in their faces. He believed that these actions aimed to provoke disorder. #Toulouse #Police #Syndicalisme (translated)

A protest led by the CGTP against the rising cost of living took place today in Lisbon, culminating in the setup of a camp in Rossio Square, where union and party leaders criticized the government for its insufficient measures to meet the needs of workers. #Manifestações #CustoDeVida #PolíticaPortuguesa (translated)

The demonstration against the rising cost of living, led by the general secretary of the CGTP, brings together thousands of people in Lisbon and criticizes the government's policy, demanding concrete measures to improve the living conditions of the Portuguese. #CustoDeVida #Manifestação #DireitosDosTrabalhadores (translated)

In Coimbra, Porto, and Lisbon, demonstrations organized by the CGTP are taking place in protest against the rising cost of living and housing issues, with dozens of people gathering to demand better living conditions and criticize the government's actions. #Protestos #CustoDeVida #DireitoÀHabitação (translated)

Today, various demonstrations organized by the CGTP for the right to housing and against the rising cost of living are taking place in several cities, especially in Porto and Lisbon, where the protests also aim for salary improvements and better quality of public services. #DireitoÀHabitação #CustoDeVida #CGTP (translated)

On October 17, a mobilization bringing together various grievances – including former yellow vests, high school students, students, climate activists, and farmers – took place to protest against the high cost of living, with no clear response according to Denis Gravouil from the CGT. #Mobilisation #GiletsJaunes #VieChère (translated)