Clashes in Paris after new French protests

Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday, marking the fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living. While turnout was lower than in previous weeks, clashes erupted in Paris between police and some protesters. According to the interior ministry, 146,000 people participated in demonstrations nationwide, including 46,000 in Paris. However, unions placed the figures higher, reporting 250,000 protesters across the country and 75,000 in the capital.

During the conclusion of the Paris protest, an AFP correspondent reported that police used tear gas against individuals who threw projectiles and homemade fireworks at security forces. Police stated that a group of 200 violent individuals attacked officers during the arrest of a man who had set fire to a trash bin in a square. These demonstrations occur as the country approaches presidential elections in five months.

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