Protesters, cops clash; over 4 lakh march across country - France crisis in videos
Massive protests against school underfunding and the cost of living in France turned violent, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and police. Authorities deployed 70,000 officers nationwide as riots caused significant property damage.
Why it matters
The unrest reflects deep-seated economic dissatisfaction in France and poses a significant political challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's administration.
Violent clashes erupted in Paris on Saturday as police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesters during a nationwide march. Over 400,000 gathered to demonstrate against school underfunding and the rising cost of living, with unrest also reported in several other French cities.The procession brought thousands onto the streets and intensified pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron's government.Visuals from the streets of France showed the immense gathering of thousands of protestors holding banners in their hand to express their stance against the rising cost of living.However, what began as a peaceful procession through the French capital turned violent when thousands of demonstrators reached Porte de Vincennes, on the city's southeastern outskirts.
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