The Guardian
Violence follows mostly peaceful cost-of-living marches in France
Tens of thousands joined a third round of protests across France on Saturday over living costs and worsening public services. Most rallies were peaceful, though police clashed with masked rioters in Paris, Marseille and other cities as demonstrations ended. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said about 150 planned protests passed peacefully. In Germany, officers used tear gas to disperse demonstrators as evening fell.
What to know
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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said about 150 planned demonstrations were peaceful, while some rioters turned violent at the end of rallies.
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Police in Germany used tear gas to disperse crowds during demonstrations as evening fell.
Why it matters
The demonstrations highlight participants’ concerns about living costs and deteriorating public services.
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