France: Protests continue while police fire tear gas at demonstrators
Summary
On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people protested across France against issues related to the cost of living and public services. Police used tear gas during clashes in several cities, including Paris, where tens of thousands took part.Key Facts
- About 410,000 people protested across France on Saturday, according to the Interior Ministry.
- In Paris, around 110,000 demonstrators took part, with union estimates of 250,000 nationwide and 800,000 overall.
- The protests focused on financial struggles and defending public services.
- The number of protesters was slightly lower than the previous week’s 550,000.
- Clashes occurred in multiple cities: Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice, and Marseille.
- Police responded with tear gas to control the demonstrations.
- Around 70,000 police officers were deployed across the country to manage the protests.
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