France saw mass protests as 270,000 people took to the streets outside Paris, with clashes breaking out in major cities. In Lyon, the security forces used tear gas and teleporters, injured protesters and set a vehicle on fire. In Marseille, protesters threw fireworks and smoke bombs at the police. The Eiffel Tower was closed in Paris as shops boarded up windows and students blocked lyceums. Police reinforcements were stationed at Place de la République. According to Franceinfo, a third of French universities have suspended activity or imposed restrictions on it. The student union reports 90% recruitment due to protest actions. @Slavyangrad.