Demonstrators expressed resentment about steep spending cuts proposed by president Emmanuel Macron. The protests come just two days after his government lost a confidence vote. Macron's appointment of his political ally Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister has also been fueling anger across the country.
Breakdown
- Protesters set fires and blocked traffic across France to disrupt daily life.
- Some demonstrations were peaceful, but hundreds were arrested amid clashes with police. 14s
- The 'Block Everything' coalition, consisting of left-wing groups, led the protests with varied demands. 37s
- Protesters cited issues such as wealth inequality, housing, and ecological crises, and called for Macron's resignation. 49s
- The protests coincided with the appointment of a new prime minister, France's fifth in two years. 1m 26s