Police clash with protesters as tens of thousands take to streets across France
Summary
Tens of thousands of people across France protested against problems in schools, high prices, and cuts to social services. The protests included clashes between police and demonstrators, with some violence and arrests reported.Key Facts
- Protests started over issues like absent teachers, poor school buildings, and police violence.
- In Marseille, protesters entered the town hall briefly and painted an anarchy symbol.
- In Paris, a peaceful march turned violent with fires, vandalism, and police using teargas.
- Around 32,800 people joined 140 protests outside Paris by midday on the protest day.
- The CGT labor union supported the protests, demanding better wages, pensions, lower prices, and protection of public services.
- About 45% of French people are worried about rising living costs and inflation.
- The protests called on teachers, students, workers, pensioners, and farmers to join.
- Both far-left and far-right political groups tried to support the protests in different ways.
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