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1,200 arrested as French protests over school and living costs turn violent

Around 550,000 people marched across France on Saturday, according to the government, though the CGT union put the figure at 800,000. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated 150 police officers were injured, and a fire caused a partial collapse of Limoges town hall. President Emmanuel Macron said looters and attackers of public buildings will be "prosecuted and punished".

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 October 2026 at 5:28

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