Hundreds of thousands protest across France over schools and policing
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At least 400,000 people marched in France on Saturday, with trade unions estimating double that number, in largely peaceful protests supporting schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and building repairs.
The Guardian reported that at least 400,000 people marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, with trade unions estimating double that number. [1]
In Paris, at least 110,000 people marched, according to government estimates. Protesters also complained of the high cost of living and heavy policing, with some masked men clashing with police at the end of the demonstration. [1]
The protests come amid a social and political crisis for President Emmanuel Macron, who faces ongoing demonstrations after banning non-union protests deemed “illegitimate” and keeping demonstrators away from city centres. [1]
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