France Protests Against High Cost of Living Draw Thousands in Paris, Marseille, Lille

France saw new protests Saturday in Paris, Marseille, Lille, and other cities, marking the fourth Saturday of social mobilization against the high cost of living, organized by unions, youth groups, and the gilets jaunes. Thousands marched, including students demanding better study conditions and criticizing university access. Organizers reported 75,000 participants in Paris and 250,000 nationwide, according to the inter-union youth group cited by French media, while the Paris prefecture estimated around 46,000 in the capital. Police used tear gas in Paris after about 200 individuals attacked officers during an arrest, and clashes also occurred in Lyon. Around 70,000 law enforcement officers were deployed nationwide for the demonstrations.