France protests turn violent as 1,200 arrested, public buildings set ablaze
FRANCE was rocked by widespread violence on Saturday as protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes with police, arson and looting, prompting about 1,200 arrests. Around 550,000 people took part in demon...
Violent protests erupted across France on Saturday, with around 1,200 arrests made as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to voice their discontent over rising living costs and deteriorating public services. The unrest, which saw clashes with police, arson, and looting in several cities, prompted Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to report that approximately 550,000 people participated in the demonstrations, though trade union CGT estimated the turnout at 800,000.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu vowed that the government would not be intimidated by the violence, while President Emmanuel Macron pledged to prosecute those responsible for the attacks. The protests, which began last month, have spread across Europe, raising concerns over police tactics and the potential impact on upcoming elections.
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