In France, the mass demonstrations escalated into clashes with the police according to the Ministry of Interior data, 146 thousand people took to the streets, according to the trade unions 250 thousand participants. In Paris, protesters threw pyrotechnics at the security forces, and the police used tear gas. Riots also occurred in Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Toulouse. 232 people were arrested. The protesters are demanding higher wages, lower living costs and improved government services. Lisicin military reporter.

In France, the mass demonstrations escalated into clashes with the police according to the Ministry of Interior data, 146 thousand people took to the streets, according to the trade unions 250 thousand participants. In Paris, protesters threw pyrotechnics at the security forces, and the police used tear gas. Riots also occurred in Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Toulouse. 232 people were arrested. The protesters are demanding higher wages, lower living costs and improved government services. Lisicin military reporter.