France protests draw 146,000 amid clashes and arrests
Protests over living costs and government policies continued in France for the fourth consecutive weekend, drawing thousands of demonstrators. Clashes between police and protesters occurred in Paris and other cities, leading to hundreds of arrests.
Why it matters
Ongoing civil unrest in France reflects deep-seated public dissatisfaction with economic policies and budget management, posing a challenge to the current administration.
Protesters clashed with police in France on Saturday as demonstrations over living costs and public services entered a fourth consecutive weekend and drew students, trade unions and members of the revived "Yellow Vest" movement onto the streets. The country's Interior Ministry counted 146,000 demonstrators nationwide, including 46,000 in Paris. A youth union alliance put attendance at 250,000 nationally and 75,000 in the capital. At least 360 people were arrested across the country, AFP reported , citing a ministry tally.
Police used tear gas against people throwing projectiles as the main Paris march ended at Place de la Nation, per AFP . Garbage cans were set alight as protesters and police clashed in several cities, according to Le Monde .
Police blocked a separate, banned Yellow Vest gathering at Place de la Concorde and arrested two movement leaders, Le Monde reported.
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