Bad violence happened in France at the weekend. More than 500,000 people went on the street. They protest against high prices for life. Many people demonstrate in a peaceful way. But many violent offenders are present too.
In the city of Limoges, the historic town hall burns. In cities like Paris and Lyon, looting occurs. The police arrest about 2,400 persons. Nearly 1,000 police officers suffer injuries in the fights. In Paris, one person dies from a heart stop.
President Emmanuel Macron speaks on television to the people. He feels anger and shame about the destruction. He wants to act hard against the offenders. But Macron wants to talk with peaceful students and trade unions. He looks for solutions for the worries of the youth.
Experts in Germany worry now. They believe: Such violence can come to us too. Far-left groups call for it. In Italy, riots occurred in Milan already. The police want to ban further meetings in France now.
