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Back|New clashes between police and protesters in Paris and other cities before Macron speaks in a message to the nation
New clashes between police and protesters in Paris and other cities before Macron speaks in a message to the nation
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20minutos·57 minutes ago·Politics·1 min read·🇪🇸Spain·

New clashes between police and protesters in Paris and other cities before Macron speaks in a message to the nation

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  • This Sunday, new concentrations in Paris and other French cities provoked police charges after the massive protests on Saturday over the high cost of living, which left one dead, 2,000 arrested and 600 injured among security forces.
  • The most serious incident was the intentional fire of the Limoges town hall, a historic 19th century building completely destroyed by hooded men who acted with workers inside.

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Why It Matters

The protests arose in response to the general increase in the cost of living in France, affecting energy, food and housing prices, which has generated social tensions that have accumulated for months.

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Tension has returned this Sunday to Paris and other French cities after a series of rallies called by social networks, where there have been new police charges. These clashes take place a day after massive protests called throughout France over the high cost of living standards that led to the most violent riots in recent years. According to the authorities' provisional balance sheet, there has been one death and 2,000 detainees, while 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters have been injured in the clashes, attacks on public buildings and looting of businesses.

The most shocking image was that of the fire at the Limoges town hall, in the center of the country, which was completely destroyed after hooded individuals entered the building and set it on fire with workers inside. The flames were burning the building, from the 16th century. XIX and declared a historical monument, and the roof next to its bell tower collapsed after several hours.

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  • The French government will announce new security measures and possible economic reforms to contain social unrest.

    Likely · Within days

  • Judicial investigations will be opened into those responsible for the fire at Limoges town hall and the looting committed during the protests.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • ?Who is specifically responsible for the Limoges town hall fire?
  • ?What measures will the French government take to avoid new unrest?
  • ?Will there be sanctions against individuals identified in the looting and attacks?

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  • This Sunday, new concentrations in Paris and other French cities provoked police charges after the massive protests on Saturday over the high cost of living, which left one dead, 2,000 arrested and 600 injured among security forces.
  • The most serious incident was the intentional fire of the Limoges town hall, a historic 19th century building completely destroyed by hooded men who acted with workers inside.

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