France: mass protests and clashes in Paris
The Interior Ministry counted 320K protesters nationwide, with clashes with police in Paris. Separate controversies include a national loan amendment and a download tax.
What we know
320K participants were reported nationwide, with about 70K in Paris and clashes. One post claims police were hit by an alleged Molotov. Lawmakers also adopted a 3.5% tax-free national loan amendment, and Xavier Niel attacked the proposed download tax.
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