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Hundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France
The nationwide 'Block Everything' protests involved strikes and clashes, with 80,000 security personnel deployed to manage unrest over austerity and budget cuts, officials said.
- Protests erupted across France as demonstrators aimed to "Block Everything" in response to recently proposed austerity measures by the government.
- Nearly 300 arrests were reported during the protests, which involved clashes with police and disruptions in transport.
- President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister after François Bayrou's resignation following a parliamentary confidence vote.
- The movement has been compared to the earlier "Yellow Vest" protests, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with Macron's economic policies.
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According to the Ministry of the Interior, more than 500 people were arrested during the national protest day in France with around 200,000 participants.
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'Block Everything' protests sweep across France, scores arrested
Protesters across France obstructed highways, burned barricades and clashed sporadically with police on Wednesday in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron, the political elite and planned spending cuts.
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