550,000 protest across France; 1,200 arrested in riots

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Around 550,000 people protested across France on October 17, with 1,200 arrested amid riots and looting, according to authorities. The demonstrations were driven by rising living costs. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported 110,000 protesters in Paris, while the CGT union estimated 800,000 participants nationwide. Clashes injured 150 police officers, with tear gas used in several cities and buildings damaged, including town halls in Limoges and Grenoble. The government held an emergency meeting, blaming "ultra-left groups" for violence. President Macron vowed to punish those responsible. Similar cost-of-living protests occurred in Belgium, Portugal, and Italy.


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