Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France
Summary
Hundreds of thousands marched across France against rising living costs and inequality as peaceful rallies in several cities gave way to clashes in Paris, Marseille and elsewhere. Authorities deployed tens of thousands of police as unrest spread and major landmarks in Paris closed for the day.
Key Points
- Hundreds of thousands protested across France against rising living costs and inequality, according to organizers and officials.
- Clashes broke out in Paris, Marseille and several other cities after largely peaceful demonstrations ended.
- Authorities deployed 70,000 police and gendarmes in response to fears of renewed unrest.
- Jean-Luc Melenchon said the protests would continue until President Emmanuel Macron addressed the social crisis.
