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“Block Everything” Protests Disrupt France as Security Forces Clash with Demonstrators. Protesters staged nationwide demonstrations in France on Wednesday, aiming to “Block Everything” in anger at the political class and planned budget cuts. Demonstrations disrupted traffic, burned rubbish bins, and occasionally clashed with police, who deployed across the country to remove blockades. Dozens were arrested, including 132 in Paris, where firefighters cleared barricades set up by students near high schools. The protests follow political turmoil. Parliament ousted Prime Minister Francois Bayrou and President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sebastien Lecornu as his fifth PM in under two years. Major cities including Nantes, Montpellier, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Toulouse saw road and highway blockages, some using burning tires and barricades. Police used teargas and scuffles broke out as some protesters threw objects; train and highway traffic was disrupted in several locations. The movement started online in May, initially by right-wing groups, and has since been taken over by left and far-left activists. Comparisons are being drawn to the 2018 “Yellow Vest” protests, reflecting broad frustration with economic reform and perceived government dysfunction.
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