You Won't Believe What’s Happening in France: Half A Million Protesters Take Over Major Cities

Summary

France records its biggest protest turnout since September, with 575,000 demonstrators nationwide, according to the Interior Ministry, while the CGT union puts participation at 1.6 million. Marches across Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Nantes highlight anger over living costs, wages, education and public services. Around 70,000 police personnel were deployed, with authorities reporting at least 53 officers injured and more than 448 arrests. Most demonstrations remained peaceful, despite clashes in some cities. This report examines the protests, accompanying strikes and mounting pressure on…

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