Large-scale protests have resumed in France. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets, more than 100 of them were arrested. According to the country's Ministry of the Interior, 410,000 people participated in the demonstrations today, of which 110,000 were in Paris. The organizers indicate higher numbers - almost 800,000 participants across the country and 250,000 in the capital. This time the authorities mobilized about 70,000 police officers to prevent the recurrence of disturbances and robberies. There were clashes in Paris, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice and Marseilles. The police fired tear gas and water cannons and arrested at least 135 people across the country. Demonstrations in France have been going on for almost a month. The demonstrations, which began due to problems in the schools, were joined by professional unions and supporters of the "yellow vest" movement. And among the demands appeared a decrease in the cost of living and the improvement of public services. On October 17, in several cities, peaceful demonstrations turned into clashes with the police, arson and looting of shops. At that time, almost 2,400 protesters were arrested, and about a thousand police officers were injured. "Babel" further told how a student protest due to abandoned deficiencies and a lack of educators became a political resource in the struggle for the Elysee Palace - and what its consequences may be felt by Ukraine here. Photo: Getty Images / "Babylon"; Video: Luke Opert / Kh.

Large-scale protests have resumed in France. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets, more than 100 of them were arrested. According to the country's Ministry of the Interior, 410,000 people participated in the demonstrations today, of which 110,000 were in Paris. The organizers indicate higher numbers - almost 800,000 participants across the country and 250,000 in the capital. This time the authorities mobilized about 70,000 police officers to prevent the recurrence of disturbances and robberies. There were clashes in Paris, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice and Marseilles. The police fired tear gas and water cannons and arrested at least 135 people across the country. Demonstrations in France have been going on for almost a month. The demonstrations, which began due to problems in the schools, were joined by professional unions and supporters of the "yellow vest" movement. And among the demands appeared a decrease in the cost of living and the improvement of public services. On October 17, in several cities, peaceful demonstrations turned into clashes with the police, arson and looting of shops. At that time, almost 2,400 protesters were arrested, and about a thousand police officers were injured. "Babel" further told how a student protest due to abandoned deficiencies and a lack of educators became a political resource in the struggle for the Elysee Palace - and what its consequences may be felt by Ukraine here. Photo: Getty Images / "Babylon"; Video: Luke Opert / Kh.