Clashes in Paris After New French Protests
Police used tear gas and made arrests after turnout fell below previous weekends, as unions pressed demands for higher wages and better school conditions.
- 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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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.
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"
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