US EditionFrance's Interior Minister Announces Nearly 200 Arrests in Early Stages of Nationwide Day of Protests
Nearly 200 arrests occurred during nationwide protests opposing austerity and pension reforms as new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu begins leadership amid political instability.
- France's new Prime Minister S3bastien Lecornu took office amid widespread protests against President Emmanuel Macron's austerity measures on September 10, 2025.
- Nearly 200 arrests occurred in the early hours of the protests, which saw massive disruptions including barricades and clashes with police despite the deployment of 80,000 officers.
- Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau stated that demonstrators were attempting to create 'a climate of insurrection,' highlighting a significant escalation in tensions.
- The protests reflect widespread discontent over austerity plans and politicians' perceived failures, threatening the stability of Lecornu's newly appointed administration.
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