# Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France

https://mins.news/en/item/104389

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 13:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/france-wave-of-nationwide-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Thousands took to the streets across France to protest rising living costs. In Paris, police used tear gas during clashes; reports from Marseille and Lyon said protesters entered the town hall and looted shops, while a tourism office was set ablaze. The Interior Ministry counted 140 actions and 32,800 participants by midday, with 166 arrests nationwide.

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