Clashes in Paris After New French Protests
- On Saturday, 146,000 demonstrators rallied across France, according to the Interior Ministry, while organisers claimed 250,000; "250,000 is not explained by either side," observers noted. In Paris, the police prefecture counted 46,000, which organisers disputed with 75,000.
- Rising cost of living concerns drove these protests, which marked the fourth consecutive weekend of action as France nears presidential elections in five months.
- With more than 70,000 police and gendarmes deployed, authorities utilized 25 Centaure armoured vehicles and 15 water cannons as clashes erupted at Place de la Nation.
- Police in Marseille dispersed a crowd of 5,200 demonstrators, while authorities reported 18 arrests and more than 15,600 preventive checks nationwide.
- Prediction markets suggest a 3.3% probability that France will declare a state of emergency by December 31, with US$2.8 million traded on the contract.
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On Saturday, the nationwide protests continued in France. The pressure was to be maintained, says a French student representative. Premier Lecornu wants to negotiate on Monday.
New protests took place on Saturday in France, bringing together high school students, the Yellow West and students. Between 146,000 and 250,000 people marched, according to the figures of the Ministry of Interior and the organizers. Some tensions broke out in several cities, but the situation remained relatively calm at national level.
A sharp fall in participation took place on Saturday in defense of purchasing power and public services in France. On its fourth consecutive weekend, the protests took place calmly, although incidents were reported in the unauthorized. This Monday there will be a meeting between the government and the union representatives, employers ... Continue reading "Reduction in call brand new Saturday of demonstrations in France"
Algemeen Dagblad
At least 360 people were arrested during various demonstrations in France on Saturday, the Ministry of the Interior reported. Protests were held in several cities for the fourth weekend in a row against, among other things, the high cost of living and the state of education.
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