# France: ‘We’ve seen extremely high tensions between protesters and law enforcement’

https://mins.news/en/video/104417

- France 24 English, 2026-10-17 14:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ5jY1idfyE

> Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs. Reporting from Paris, France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan said tensions flared early after police tried to stop protesters reaching Place de la République, with tear gas used and people running in masks.

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