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French PM reports 1200 detentions and 150 police injuries
On Saturday, France experienced widespread protests against the rising cost of living, with hundreds of thousands of demonstrators participating. Organizer estimates suggest up to 800,000 people, although authorities estimated the number at around 550,000. The protests resulted in violence in Paris and other cities, with property damage including the storming of buildings and fires. Approximately 400 individuals were arrested. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators, who threw projectiles and fireworks. Official condemnations of the violence were issued, emphasizing a rejection of chaos. These protests coincide with growing anger over economic challenges, just six months before the presidential elections.
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