French businesses count the cost of riots

法国企业计算骚乱的代价

World Business Report

2026-10-20

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Around 2,000 businesses have been affected by riots and looting across France. We hear from those caught up in the unrest and examine the economic impact. Also, can Europe's biggest mobile operators build a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink? And Saudi Arabia postpones a major investment conference as Houthi attacks disrupt business in the kingdom. Presenter: Andrew Peach Producers: Neil Morrow and Bisi Adebayo (Picture: Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/File Photo)
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  • My eyes were burning.

  • My nose were burning because of the tear gas.

  • Today I had a tour of Notre Dame.

  • Most of what the clients and I discussed was not the cathedral, but the situation they had witnessed this weekend.