French police clashed with hundreds of black-clad protesters in Paris and other cities during union-led marches against President Emmanuel Macron's increase in the retirement age, as workers staged Labour Day rallies across Europe
abc.net.au/news/french-police-battle-protesters-during-may-day-protests-rallies/102290046French police clashed with hundreds of black-clad protesters in Paris and other cities during union-led marches against President Emmanuel Macron's increase in the retirement age, as workers staged Labour Day rallies across Europe.
Violence also erupted in Lyon and Nantes, where some vehicles were set ablaze and business premises were trashed. "They [government] are trying to change the subject quite quickly, but let's say it's not working. So much the better!" said sculptor Antoine Eveillo.
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