About 410,000 march across France over school funding and living costs; Paris march ends with tear gas
Authorities said about 410,000 people demonstrated across France on Saturday over school funding and rising living costs; organizers put the figure above 800,000. Paris police estimated 110,000 marched in the capital, where police fired tear gas and water cannon as the march ended. The government said police made nearly 1,000 arrests. The Louvre and other major Paris museums closed for the day.
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Why it matters
Students are pressing for more university places, teachers and grants, and workers for higher wages and pensions, as French inflation and energy prices rise. Travelers to Paris saw major museums, including the Louvre, close for the day, and rallies were banned in several cities.
How each side sees it
Sources
- AP via CP24: Police say 110,000 march in Paris as protest ends with tear gas and water cannon
- AP via CTV News: An estimated 410,000 demonstrate across France
- Euronews: Clashes erupt between police and protesters in Paris
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