Cops charge protesters near Eurostar station as France riots erupt into chaos
THIS is the dramatic moment French riot cops clash with protesters near a Eurostar station as chaos erupts across France.
TL;DR
- Riot police clashed with protesters in Paris near a Eurostar station, using tear gas and batons.
- Protests against rising fuel prices and cost of living led to metro station lockdowns and property damage.
- Demonstrations occurred in Paris and Strasbourg, with reports of ransacked buildings and looting.
- Over 100 rioters were arrested in Paris for carrying weapons or prohibited gear.
- Protests are linked to the revived yellow vest movement and student demands for education reform.
- Major labor unions, including the CGT, support the protests.
- President Emmanuel Macron called for calm amid warnings of further violence.