60 Minutes Transcript: What's driving French protests

60 Minutes visits France to understand who and what are driving protests and interviews populist, far-right politician Marine Le Pen, who could benefit from the strife in the streets.

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1. CBS NewsUnited StatesNovember 7, 2026, 18:17 UTC

   Sunday on 60 Minutes: France on fire

   For weeks, protests have swept across France — businesses ransacked, police injured. One person who could gain from the turmoil? Right-wing populist Marine Le Pen. Watch our report on the unrest, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

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   November 9, 2026, 00:00 UTC · French protests could benefit far-right political leader Marine Le Pen

   November 9, 2026, 00:00 UTC · 60 Minutes Transcript: What's driving French protests