Hundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France
The nationwide 'Block Everything' protests involved strikes and clashes, with 80,000 security personnel deployed to manage unrest over austerity and budget cuts, officials said.
- Protests erupted across France on September 10, 2025, under the slogan 'Block Everything,' aiming to disrupt government activities amid anger against President Emmanuel Macron's leadership and austerity policies.
- Approximately 80,000 police officers were deployed nationwide, leading to 300 arrests as protesters clashed with security forces.
- Demonstrators expressed broad dissatisfaction, with demands focused on social justice, purchasing power, and opposition to planned budget cuts, reflecting discontent similar to the earlier 'Yellow Vest' protests.
- Protesters clashed with police in Paris, setting fire to garbage bins during demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron, who faced an exceptional deployment of 80,000 police forces across France.
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'Block Everything' protests sweep across France, scores arrested
Protesters across France obstructed highways, burned barricades and clashed sporadically with police on Wednesday in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron, the political elite and planned spending cuts.
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