Some 320,000 demonstrators take part in largely peaceful protests across France
Summary
About 320,000 people joined protests over living costs and public services across France on Saturday, according to the interior ministry; organizers estimated nearly half a million. Most marches were peaceful, but clashes and tear gas were reported in several cities as authorities prepared for possible overnight unrest.Key Facts
- The interior ministry estimated 320,000 demonstrators nationwide, including 70,000 in Paris.
- Organizers put nationwide turnout at nearly half a million.
- The protests were the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations.
- Protesters included students, trade union members and some Yellow Vest supporters.
- Demonstrators cited living costs, fuel prices, inflation and strained public services.
- Police used tear gas in Lyon and Toulouse and dispersed groups in Paris.
- Authorities reported tensions in Marseille, but said calm had returned by nightfall.
- France’s top administrative court upheld a ban on a proposed march route between Nation and Bastille in Paris.
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