Protests across France draw lower turnout as clashes break out in Paris

Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 18:05 · Updated 18:40

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Demonstrations over the rising cost of living entered a fourth consecutive weekend, with police and some protesters clashing in Paris. The reported turnout was lower than in the preceding three weekends, though the government faces further pressure from planned talks and a proposed strike.

The protests took place on Saturday and marked a fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living.
The French interior ministry counted 146,000 demonstrators nationwide, including 46,000 in Paris; unions gave higher estimates of 250,000 and 75,000 respectively.
In Paris, police used tear gas after some protesters threw projectiles and homemade fireworks, according to the report.
Authorities banned a rival Yellow Vests gathering near Place de la Concorde; police prevented participants from approaching, and two movement representatives were among those arrested.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was due to meet unions and employer representatives on Monday; student and teacher groups called for a strike on Tuesday.

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Key facts

Protest weekend: Fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations
Interior ministry estimate: 146,000 nationwide; 46,000 in Paris
Union estimate: 250,000 nationwide; 75,000 in Paris
Security deployment: 70,000 security-force members
Planned government meeting: Monday, with unions and employer federation representatives
Planned strike: Student and teacher groups called for Tuesday