Protests over living costs and education turn violent in France
Summary
Protests over high living costs and dissatisfaction with education turned violent in France, with clashes reported in Paris and Marseille, the Financial Times says. Al Jazeera reports that tens of thousands took part in demonstrations in Paris and other cities, bringing together students, teachers, unions and yellow-vest protesters. CBS News says police used tear gas at Place de la République to push back people in hoods and masks throwing fireworks and other objects at officers; the BBC also reports clashes there after weeks of student demonstrations and says the mood had shifted. This follows earlier reports that students blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools over poor classroom conditions, according to The Hindu, and schools closed during protests, according to RTÉ.
Timeline
BBC
Source ↗The BBC reports that protesters and police clashed at Place de la République after weeks of student demonstrations, and says the mood had shifted.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports that police used tear gas at Place de la République to push back people in hoods and masks throwing fireworks and other objects at officers during protests over living costs and in support of students.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Al Jazeera reports that tens of thousands rallied in Paris and other cities for a protest uniting students, teachers, unions and yellow-vest protesters.
Financial Times
Source ↗The Financial Times reports that protesters clashed with police in Paris and Marseille as thousands demonstrated over high living costs and dissatisfaction with the education system.
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