2,000 arrested as French unrest spills into second day
French police battled protesters and looters for a second day on Sunday as the country reeled from the violent chaos left by a day of cost-of-living demonstrations in which around 2,000 people were arrested nationwide. Paris city workers had not finished clearing up the torched cars, smashed shopfronts and burnt debris from Saturday’s unrest when the new troubles started and political…
French police clashed with protesters and looters for a second consecutive day on Sunday, following violent unrest over the cost of living in which approximately 2,000 individuals were arrested across the nation. Paris saw demonstrators gather in the Republique square on social media calls, although the authorities stated the assembly had not obtained approval.
Footage revealed the looting of a clothing store and burning of bicycles. Police responded with tear gas and stun grenades, making numerous arrests amidst rocks and bottles being thrown at them. Of the 855 arrested in Paris on Saturday, 550 remained in detention, straining police stations. President Emmanuel Macron vowed harsh penalties for vandalism and looting, yet faced criticism from the opposition over the administration's preparation for the nationwide day of action.
Marine Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate, accused Macron's government of being "exhausted and disoriented," stating that the unrest exposed a "profound crisis of trust and authority." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for the unrest, claiming that French society had been "shattered" by people from "an entirely different world."
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