More than 400 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
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Key context: <p>Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’</p><p>More than 400 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school student grievances clashed with police.</p><p>Police fired teargas in confrontations with protesters, as demonstrations across France were boosted by other groups angry over high prices and the fraying of a social welfare system.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/17/protests-france-high-prices-social-security-gilets-jaunes">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’More than 400 people were arrested in France on Saturday after protesters supporting high school student grievances clashed with police.Police fired teargas in confrontations with protesters, as demonstrations across France were boosted by other groups angry over high prices and the fraying of a social welfare system. Continue reading...
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