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Over 400,000 march in France; clashes and nearly 1,000 arrests
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday over school conditions and the cost of living. The Interior Ministry counted about 410,000 people, including 110,000 in Paris, while unions said nearly 800,000 took part. Clashes broke out at the end of the Paris march, and officials said nearly 1,000 people were arrested nationwide.
Why it matters
A second weekend of mass protests adds pressure on President Macron's government and has pushed up France's borrowing costs.
Background
The movement began more than a month ago with high school students protesting teacher shortages and run-down buildings. Trade unions and the Yellow Vests movement later joined, adding anger over living costs. The previous Saturday's protests ended in looting and arson in several cities.
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 24, 1:54 PM ET
- CBS News ↗Oct 24, 2:00 PM ET
- France 24 ↗Oct 24, 1:50 PM ET
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