Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France Over Living Costs

Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday in a third wave of mass demonstrations against the increasing cost of living and inadequate public services. Turnout for the nationwide rallies reached approximately 320,000, though event organizers placed the total attendance at nearly half a million.

Thousands gathered in Paris as part of the wider movement, reflecting similar unrest spreading across Europe. The coordinated events remained largely peaceful throughout the day.

However, tensions escalated in several cities as the marches concluded. The unrest led to localized clashes breaking out between groups of demonstrators and law enforcement.