French government says 320,000 people protested nationwide on Saturday, fewer than in previous weeks
- Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters marched across France on Saturday against rising living costs and education conditions, with youth-led demonstrations also spreading to Germany and Italy.
- The movement began last month with high school students protesting neglected school buildings and unfair university admissions, then broadened to include labor unions and activists angry over inflation and inequality.
- Government estimates indicate 320,000 people rallied nationwide, including 70,000 in Paris, where authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel and rerouted marches to the city's outskirts to prevent unrest.
- Although marches remained largely peaceful for hours, clashes erupted near the end of the procession as protesters threw projectiles, prompting police to respond with tear gas, stun grenades, and baton charges.
- The demonstrations occur amid a febrile political climate, with presidential elections six months away and far-right leader Marine Le Pen currently leading opinion polls, creating pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government.
587 Articles
587 Articles
Weekend protests in Europe against education issues and government policies once again turned violent. In France, clashes erupted between police and protesters during demonstrations organized by the Yellow Vest movement, unions, and students. Protesters chanted slogans such as, "We want schools rather than genocides..."
In France more than 300,000 people take to the streets. Randalers storm in Marseille boutiques and apartments. An overview.
In France, on the third Saturday in a row, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets against high living costs and maladministration in the education system. The French Ministry of the Interior spoke of 320,000 demonstrators, the organizers of almost one million.
Today, on Sunday, France announced the arrest of more than 770 people during a new wave of massive weekend protests, denouncing the sharp deterioration in living prices and unequal opportunities.
The protests of this day called for 320 thousand people in the streets, less than the 550 thousand registered last weekend.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
