Europe Protests: 1,000 Arrests in France, Clashes in Spain and Italy

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Widespread protests across Europe on Saturday led to at least 1,000 arrests and two serious injuries in France, with clashes also reported in Spain and Italy. In Paris, violence erupted after largely peaceful demonstrations, as groups threw objects at police, who responded with tear gas. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called the operation successful, noting the situation was calmer than the previous weekend. Authorities reported 410,000 protesters nationwide, though unions claimed 800,000. Clashes between far-right and far-left groups occurred in Nice and Lille, while Barcelona saw 100 arrests and 14 shops damaged.


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