600,000 people took to the streets of France, clashes with the police began, mass demonstrations are taking place across the country against a national strike. Participants demand higher wages, better working conditions and increased funding for public services. The CGT union estimates the number of protesters at 1.6 million. In Paris and Lyon, the police used tear gas. In Lyon, 40 people were injured, 24 others were arrested. To ensure order, the authorities brought 70 thousand policemen and gendarmes.

600,000 people took to the streets of France, clashes with the police began, mass demonstrations are taking place across the country against a national strike. Participants demand higher wages, better working conditions and increased funding for public services. The CGT union estimates the number of protesters at 1.6 million. In Paris and Lyon, the police used tear gas. In Lyon, 40 people were injured, 24 others were arrested. To ensure order, the authorities brought 70 thousand policemen and gendarmes.