French police arrested nearly 1,000 people across the country, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, as violent clashes erupted after largely peaceful protests. Authorities estimated the turnout nationwide at 410,000, including 110,000 in Paris, while the CGT union put the figures at 800,000 and 250,000 respectively.

French police arrested nearly 1,000 people across the country, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, as violent clashes erupted after largely peaceful protests. Authorities estimated the turnout nationwide at 410,000, including 110,000 in Paris, while the CGT union put the figures at 800,000 and 250,000 respectively.