Live: Vance blames immigration for violence during protests in France
Summary
Large protests took place across France, involving students, unions, and yellow vest protesters. The demonstrations turned violent in some areas, with over 1,200 arrests and many injuries reported. US Vice President JD Vance linked the violence to immigration and shared footage showing a city hall on fire.Key Facts
- Around 800,000 people joined protests in France against austerity measures and rising living costs.
- Police arrested about 1,200 people during the protests.
- 150 police officers were injured in clashes with demonstrators.
- A 17-year-old protester lost his hand due to a police stun grenade.
- Some looters used the protests to vandalize businesses and shops.
- The violent events occurred mostly on the edges of otherwise peaceful marches.
- US Vice President JD Vance criticized immigration policies and blamed immigration for the violence, posting a video of a burning city hall.
- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the situation as serious but avoided giving details on the number of injured demonstrators.
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