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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Dominique Vidalon and Noemie Olive

Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticise re-elected Macron

A Black Bloc protestor holds an object next to a broken shop window as the traditional May Day labour union march takes place in Paris, France, May 1, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

Thousands of people joined May Day marches across France, calling for salary increases and for Macron to drop his plan to raise the retirement age.

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