Protests in France: "Living conditions are too harsh"
Saturday’s mobilisation in France follows calls on social media to revive the Yellow Vests movement, which emerged in 2018 against social injustice. Student groups protesting since mid-September have urged supporters to join. We discuss this with our journalist on the ground, Antonia Kerrigan, and our guest, Paul Smith, head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham.
Nationwide demonstrations took place in France on Saturday as protesters mobilized over rising living costs, inequality, and declining public services. The movement follows weeks of student protests that began last month in northern Paris suburbs regarding poor school facilities and teacher shortages. These recent demonstrations have been described by Malay Mail as "yellow and youth" protests, following social media calls to revive the Yellow Vests movement.
In Paris, CBS News reported that police used tear gas to push back individuals wearing masks and hoods who were throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République. Regarding turnout, Malay Mail noted that a police source estimated nearly 200,000 people could participate, with 40,000 in Paris.
President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and respect for people and property, noting that the right to protest exists alongside these responsibilities. According to Malay Mail, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has ordered a crisis cell to monitor the demonstrations.
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