France experienced widespread damage from violent protests that resulted in 1,800 arrests, a historic town hall being torched, and extensive looting. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated on X that investigations are underway to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice. In Paris, police reported a record 855 arrests, with streets littered with burnt barricades, smashed shop windows, and torched cars. The unrest followed weeks of student protests that had also turned violent at times, raising the stakes for President Emmanuel Macron ahead of elections in six months.
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