France holds fifth Saturday of protests against rising prices and demands for wage increases

France holds fifth Saturday of protests against rising prices and demands for wage increases
France holds fifth Saturday of protests against rising prices and demands for wage increases

France has held its fifth Saturday of mass protests, during which more than 100,000 people took to the streets. The main cause of public dissatisfaction remains the high level of prices for goods and services.

Demonstrators' demands

Participants in the actions are demanding that the authorities raise wages and increase state spending on the education sector.

Law enforcement response

During the protests, the police used tear gas.

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