Fresh clashes rock France as protesters march on
France experienced significant unrest and clashes between protesters and police during weekend demonstrations over the cost of living. Authorities reported over 1,300 arrests as the country approaches upcoming presidential elections.
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Reflects the growing social and economic instability in Europe ahead of major political transitions.
Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry has said, adding that 53 officers were injured in clashes.
The arrests occurred as violence broke out on the margins of mass demonstrations in major cities yesterday over the high cost of living.
It was the second consecutive weekend of unrest in France, which is heading to presidential elections in April and May to choose a successor to Emmanuel Macron, who is reaching his two-term limit.
The interior ministry said police responded to 75 fires during yesterday's protests, adding that 24 shops were looted.
"Several investigations have been opened," it said in a statement, without giving details. It said that the rest of last night, after the clashes had died down, was "calm".
The ministry statement did not say how many protesters were hurt.
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