# France: ‘Extremely high tensions’ between protesters and law enforcement

https://mins.news/en/item/104424

- France 24, 2026-10-17 14:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261017-france-we-ve-seen-extremely-high-tensions-between-protesters-and-law-enforcement

> Protesters across France called for Saturday demonstrations against rising living costs. Reporting from Paris, France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan said police tried to prevent protesters from reaching Place de la République; tear gas and stun grenades were used as masked people ran through the area.

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