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More than 1,700 people were arrested in France during the demonstration of "yellow vest" Saturday, announced Sunday the Ministry of the Interior.
Clashes took place in several cities, such as Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon and Toulouse, during the fourth weekend of demonstrations against the rising cost of living in France and against the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Of the 1,223 detainees, 1,220 are in detention, the ministry said.
The Paris police reported 1,082 arrests, compared with 412 at last Saturday's demonstrations
Vandalism was recorded and cars burned. isolated points of the capital.
According to the local authorities, the damage would be "much greater" than during the demonstrations on 1 December.
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre reopened on Sunday, and traders evaluate the damage caused during the demonstrations.
"With less barricades, more dispersion and more places affected by violence," Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire told France Inter.
Macron is expected to deliver a speech in the coming days. measures that respond to protesters' demands.
"The President of the Republic will make important announcements," said government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux, without giving details.
"When we see this level of protest, it is clear that we must change our method," he added.
"However, all the problems of" yellow jackets "will not be solved with a magic wand."
Last week, Macron had already turned its back on the issue of fuel tax increases, but this decision still calls for a reduction in taxes and an increase in the minimum wage and pensions.
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