Frankreich und Italien: Vereinzelte Ausschreitungen bei Protesten – Polizei im Großeinsatz
70.000 Sicherheitskräfte sind in Frankreich im Einsatz. In Paris kommt es am Abend zu Ausschreitungen, auch in Italien eskalieren einzelne Proteste. Die Behörden reagieren mit einem Großaufgebot.
Paris - The initial peaceful onset of the nationwide protest in France gave way to escalating tensions as the evening progressed. France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had earlier warned of heavy disturbances following violent clashes the week prior, mobilizing an extensive security contingent. A force of 70,000 police officers and gendarmes, equipped with water cannons and armored vehicles, was on standby.
In the sprawling city of Paris, the labor unions' organized parade, relocated to the city's periphery, commenced peacefully. Participants of all ages joined, expressing diverse demands including better-equipped schools and reduced living expenses. As the demonstration concluded, the atmosphere deteriorated. Images depicted clouds of tear gas and fireworks, along with the deployment of water cannons.
In televised footage, detonations could be heard, alongside the sight of a burning trash can. The Paris Police Prefecture reported on social media platform X that rioters had attempted to breach a car dealership at the day's end. Swift police intervention is said to have thwarted the breach.
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