Cost of living, schools and police brutality fuel protests in Paris
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Cost of living, schools and police brutality fuel protests in Paris

The protests in the French capital, Paris, on Saturday reflected dissatisfaction over the high cost of living, shortcomings in the school system and police brutality.

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The recurring Saturday protests in France over the past five weeks have become smaller. The police presence remains heavy, as authorities fear the protests could degenerate.

A wide range of issues and demands were raised during the protests.

The government has only given us breadcrumbs. We want the whole bakery, said protester Benjamin Ball, who belongs to the Yellow Vests movement.

According to the government, around 70,000 people are taking part in Saturday's demonstrations across the country.

Cellist Adrien, who plays in a volunteer orchestra, is critical of a bill concerning the police's right to use weapons in self-defence:

We are afraid when we demonstrate. If (the police's) impunity is strengthened, we will be even more afraid.

No violence had been reported by Saturday afternoon.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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