Protests erupted across France as demonstrators took to the streets with flags, placards and megaphones, while scenes of tear gas and riot police highlighted rising tensions at rallies in several major cities.
In Paris, left-wing political leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon joined crowds marching through the city centre shortly after demonstrations began. The French politician was seen raising his fist as protesters gathered and the march got underway, with demonstrators waving flags, displaying slogans and chanting through megaphones.
The demonstrations also brought tense scenes in Nantes, western France, where riot police were photographed amid clouds of tear gas during a protest. The images underscored the confrontational atmosphere surrounding some of the gatherings as police and demonstrators occupied the streets.
Further east, protesters in Strasbourg displayed a sign reading “resistance” as they took part in demonstrations. The slogan reflected the defiant message expressed by some participants as rallies unfolded across the country.
The protests in Paris, Nantes and Strasbourg illustrated the widespread mobilisation, with demonstrators using public spaces to make their voices heard. Political figures, street marches and visible clashes between police and protesters drew attention to the demonstrations as events developed.
As the rallies continued, the scenes of chanting crowds, raised placards and tear gas highlighted the tense atmosphere surrounding protests in different parts of France.
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