Clashes in Paris After New French Protests
Police used tear gas and made 360 arrests as turnout fell below previous weekends, while unions and students kept pressure on the government.
- 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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The Independent
The Independent (US)Police fire tear gas as tensions erupt during cost of living protests in Paris
French police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Paris as nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living entered a fourth consecutive weekend. Demonstrators protested on Saturday, 7 November, demanding measures to address rising living costs, wages and public services. Tensions erupted at Place de la Nation as police ordered protesters to leave the square and explosions were heard during the intervention. French Interior Minist…
According to the Ministry of the Interior, meetings in major cities such as Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux or Strasbourg were marked by riots and incidents.
Paris. Tens of thousands of people demonstrated yesterday for the fourth consecutive Saturday in France, where in several cities, police used tear gas to suppress protests, while the government called for meetings next week with trade unions, employers and students to address demands for wage increases and better conditions in schools.
Zero Hedge
The Economic Crunch Fueling Youth Protests From France To Much Of Europe
The Economic Crunch Fueling Youth Protests From France To Much Of Europe Authored by Panos Mourdoukoutas via the Epoch Times,Protests that began in France have spread across much of Europe, drawing young people into the streets in growing numbers and unsettling investors watching for signs of political instability.What started as demonstrations over the cost of living, housing, and cuts to education and social services has broadened into a wider…
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.
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