France sees 146,000 protest over living costs and public services
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France saw 146,000 people protest on Saturday, marking the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations against living costs and public services.
The movement brought together students, trade unions, and Yellow Vest supporters across the country; Paris alone had around 46,000 people turning out.
Paris police use tear gas
Police used tear gas in Paris to break up clashes at Place de la Nation, leading to at least 360 arrests nationwide.
These protests echo the energy of the Yellow Vest movement, which emerged in 2018, and come right after lawmakers rejected the revenue section of the 2027 budget, adding fuel to everyone's frustration.