France protests over cost of living draw students and yellow vests nationwide

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France faces a new day of nationwide protests against the cost of living, with 166 arrests already made by morning and clashes reported in multiple cities. Students, yellow vests, and civil society groups are participating in demonstrations. The interior ministry forecasts 40,000 protesters in Paris and 150,000 nationwide, with the official march starting at 2 p.m. from Place de la République. Police have used tear gas, dispersed unauthorized gatherings, and 21 people were arrested after an attack on the CNews television channel headquarters. President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm, while authorities have banned protests near strategic sites like the Élysée Palace. The unrest occurs amid an early presidential campaign, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen favored for the April 2027 election.


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