# Police and protesters clash violently in France over the weekend

https://mins.news/en/item/106363

- France 24, 2026-10-19 13:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-france-police-and-protesters-clash-violently-over-the-weekend

> Hundreds of thousands protested in France over the weekend against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools and other public services. Police arrested nearly 2,400 people after violent groups fought officers and looted shops, deepening political uncertainty six months before elections.

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