800k involved in nationwide protests in France over rising cost of living
Hundreds of thousands protested across France over living costs and school funding, with clashes and hundreds of arrests.
Nationwide demonstrations in France over the cost of living and underfunded schools turned violent in several cities, with tear gas, fires, looting, and damaged buildings. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez put participation at about 550,000 and arrests near 400, while organizers claimed more than 800,000; Paris alone drew about 110,000. Officials said at least 60 to 107 officers were injured, and a young protester in Saint-Étienne had a hand severed. President Emmanuel Macron and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said people who attacked police, public buildings, or businesses would face firm prosecution.
- Officials estimated 550,000 protesters; organizers said more than 800,000.
- About 400 arrests were reported, with dozens of officers injured.
- A young protester in Saint-Étienne lost a hand; an investigation is underway.
- Macron and the justice minister pledged firm prosecution of violent acts.
- Organizations
- French government
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‘It’s utter chaos': Protests in France evolve into anger over broader economy Police in France used tear gas and arrested hundreds as widespread demonstrations over underfunding in schools evolved into scenes of anger and unrest over the cost of living.
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