Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
Summary
Hundreds of thousands of people protested across France for a third straight weekend over living costs and problems in schools. Clashes broke out in Paris and other cities, where police used tear gas; demonstrations also took place in Germany and other European countries.Key Facts
- A coalition of youth groups and unions estimated that nearly 500,000 people joined the protests, including 200,000 in Paris.
- French authorities estimated the turnout at 320,000 nationwide, including 70,000 in Paris.
- In Paris, some protesters set fire to bins and street furniture, while masked people threw paving stones at police.
- France’s Interior Ministry said at least 290 people had been arrested nationwide.
- About 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed across France.
- The protests began last month with students opposing neglected school buildings, teacher shortages and an admissions system they said disadvantaged poorer students.
- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu met with student unions and said the government was considering measures to ease living costs.
- In Germany, thousands protested, and police used water cannon in Cologne; demonstrations were also reported in other European cities.
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