France and Italy: Riots during protests – At least 1000 arrests
70,000 security forces are deployed in France. There were isolated riots in Paris, and protests also escalated in Italy. The authorities are responding with a large deployment.
Tensions rose in France on the evening of a protest day, despite a largely peaceful start. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had announced a massive security deployment, with 70,000 police and gendarmes on duty. A demonstration in Paris, organized by unions and relocated to the city's outskirts, initially passed off calmly, with participants of all ages calling for better school resources and lower living costs.
However, the situation escalated at the end of the march, with police using tear gas, water cannons, and reports of fireworks and explosions. The Paris police prefecture reported that rioters had tried to break into a car dealership, but were prevented from doing so by quick police action.
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