More than 270 people detained in European country amid mass protests

Large-scale protests started in France on Saturday: according to the Interior Ministry, about 500 events are planned in the country.

Protesters are against rising prices and the current economic policy of the authorities. Among the participants are ultra-left activists, schoolchildren, former members of the “yellow vests” movement, representatives of trade unions, as well as workers in a number of industries (taxi drivers, nurses, builders).

By 15:00 (16:00 GMT) in major cities, marches of demonstrators were formed. In addition to Paris, notable actions took place in Lyon, Nantes and Rennes.

According to BFMTV, citing police data, 272 arrests were recorded across the country. At the same time in Paris by noon alone, the number of detainees was about 100 people.