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Over 320,000 protest living costs and inadequate public services across France

More than 320,000 people participated in demonstrations across France over rising living costs and inadequate public services. The turnout in Paris numbered in the thousands, as protest activity spread across Europe. Clashes broke out between police and some participants in the French demonstrations.

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Over 320,000 protest living costs and inadequate public services across France
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What to know

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    Demonstrations throughout France drew over 320,000 people concerned about living costs and public services.

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    Police and some demonstrators clashed.

Why it matters

The demonstrations highlight participants’ dissatisfaction with living costs and the state of public services.

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