Clashes in Paris After New French Protests
Police used tear gas and made arrests after 46,000 people marched in Paris, while nationwide turnout fell to 146,000, officials said.
- 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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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.
Protests were called by trade unions and students, but they had less adherence than the previous ones. Demonstrations took place without incidents, but in the end, there were clashes with the police.
The demonstrations were held for the fourth consecutive Saturday to demand improvements in salaries, education and public services. The government deployed 70,000 police officers and called trade unions, entrepreneurs and students to a series of meetings next Monday.
Paris police used tear gas against protesters who threw fireworks and other objects
The organizers claimed 250,000 demonstrators throughout France, 75,000 of them in Paris, compared with 146,000 by the authorities.
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