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Clashes Between Police, ‘Yellow Vests’ Erupt in Central Paris
- Police use tear gas, water cannons to keep crowds from Elysee
- Government says ready for dialogue, but doesn’t find partners
Demonstrators gather at the Arc of Triomphe in Paris during a protests on Dec. 1.
Photographer: Lucas Barioluet/AFP via Getty images
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Protests by the “Yellow Vests” movement led to widespread clashes throughout Paris on Saturday with police firing tear gas and using water cannons against demonstrators who set up barricades, burned cars and tried to approach government buildings.
The Interior Ministry said mid-afternoon that 75,000 people were taking part in a third weekend of nationwide protests. They began against higher gasoline taxes and have now spread to other demands including cuts to politicians’ salaries.