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Explained: Why the French police use so much tear gas

Look at many of the images of the recent cost of living protests that have gripped France, and you'll notice clouds of whiteish-grey tear gas. So do French police really use it more often than in neighbouring countries? And why?

Explained: Why the French police use so much tear gas

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