French government says 320,000 people protested nationwide on Saturday, fewer than in previous weeks
The government said 320,000 people marched nationwide as police rerouted Paris demonstrations and deployed 70,000 officers amid fears of unrest.
- 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.
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Yesterday there was yet another day of demonstrations in France, where they went to the square for the protest called "Act 3" half a million people according to the unions, 320,000 according to the Ministry of the Interior
France hosted the third consecutive national day of protests, which, according to the French Ministry of the Interior, was attended by 320,000 people, including 70,000 people.
3.2 Lakh People Took to the Streets in France Against Inflation, Students Threatened to Block Roads.
Protests erupted across France against rising inflation and poor government services. On Saturday, 320,000 people participated in the demonstrations. Authorities in Paris altered the route of the march. The protests remained peaceful, but police used tear gas in some areas.
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in France for a third consecutive Saturday during the "Act III" of a mobilization against expensive life.
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France for the third consecutive Saturday, in the “3rd Act” of a social movement of anger over the high cost of living, which led to riots in several cities late in the afternoon. “The (security) forces have indeed shown their strength. The internal security forces are holding firm and have protected the city centers,” said Interior Minister Laurent Nunes, noting that there had been “great tens…
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