Thousands march in France over schools and living costs as police use tear gas
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- ✓Thousands of students and workers marched in Paris and other French cities Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs.
- ✓Police used tear gas in Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand to control the crowds.
- ✓What started as a small protest over staff shortages has now grown into a massive national movement.
Story at a Glance
- Category
- BUSINESS
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 5 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
Protests across France have mobilized students and workers over insufficient funding for education and increasing living expenses. Demonstrators gathered in Paris and other cities, despite significant police presence aimed at controlling unrest. The movement initially focused on high school staff shortages but has expanded nationwide. Authorities banned protests in several locations to prevent potential violence and destruction.
PARIS: Thousands of students and workers marched in Paris and other French cities Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs.
Police used tear gas in Lyon, where the rally had been banned, on Saturday morning. In Clermont-Ferrand, officers used tear gas and stun grenades to push back demonstrators trying to reach the city center, French media reported.
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