Protesters clash with police, causing chaos in Paris
Mon Mar 20 2023Protesters clash with police, causing chaos in Paris
For three consecutive nights, protesters have flooded the streets of Paris in response to the recently passed pension reform bill. The legislation, championed by French President Emmanuel Macron, will increase the retirement age from 62 to 64, igniting outrage among workers and unions.
As demonstrations persisted, the once-peaceful protests turned violent, with clashes erupting between protesters and police. NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald has captured the chaos and destruction that has ensued, documenting shattered storefront windows and a ransacked town hall.
The scenes in Paris have captured international attention, with the world watching as protesters voice their dissent against the pension reform bill. As the country grapples with the ongoing crisis, the future of France's retirement system remains uncertain.
Watch as clashes between protesters and police in Paris escalate into chaos, with tear gas and water cannons deployed in the streets. The protests, which began peacefully, turned violent as tensions rose between the two groups.
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