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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Why are there protests in France?

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France has been rocked by angry protests across the country, with demonstrators blocking airports and railway stations and even setting fire to Bordeaux’s city hall.

Hundreds of arrests have been made, Molotov cocktails thrown and tear gas dispersed in crowd clashes nationwide while essential services have been disrupted, oil and gas deliveries stalled and tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower closed to shield them from vandalism.

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