At least 1.6 million people participated in demonstrations across France against rising prices and declining purchasing power, the CGT trade union reported. The largest demonstration took place in Paris, where 350,000 demonstrators marched from the Place de la République to the Place de la Nation. According to a TASS reporter, the demonstrations in the French capital escalated into riots. Video: Alexander Vasiliev/Tass.

At least 1.6 million people participated in demonstrations across France against rising prices and declining purchasing power, the CGT trade union reported. The largest demonstration took place in Paris, where 350,000 demonstrators marched from the Place de la République to the Place de la Nation. According to a TASS reporter, the demonstrations in the French capital escalated into riots. Video: Alexander Vasiliev/Tass.