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The French government is expected to announce additional security measures soon to protect the center of Paris against vandalism during violent demonstrations of yellow vests ("yellow vest").
French media claim that the police could in the future cordon off the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysees. Chic boutiques and a restaurant were vandalized on Saturday.
During the clashes, a police officer was filmed apparently stuffing Paris Saint-Germain football jerseys in a bag.
The police are investigating this incident.
A PSG store was among the people damaged during Saturday's unrest, which involved around 10,000 protesters.
The video, tweeted by the journalist Rémy Buisine, away from the police dramatically a few seconds after his filming. Then we hear Buisine crying, "Why are you hitting me like this, what right do you have to hit my phone?"
He also asks the police why their identification numbers are not visible.
We hear: "You are liars."
The "yellow vests" began demonstrating every week throughout France four months ago, because of the increase in fuel taxes. The movement has degenerated into a greater revolt against perceived elitism, which activists accuse President Emmanuel Macron.
The famous restaurant Fouquet & # 39; s, where were former French presidents, was seriously damaged during the clashes on Saturday.
The rioters also vandalized a Boss men's clothing store and the Longchamp luxury handbag store.
Subsequently, the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, admitted that there were "security" flaws that should be remedied.
Mr. Macron abbreviated his ski vacation and promised a "hard" action in response.
"Now, that's the end – I demand that such scenes do not happen again, especially on this avenue," he said.
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The famous restaurant Fouquet & # 39; s burned during the clashes
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The graffiti reads: "No mercy for the bourgeois" – an ironic joke about Cartier jewelry
Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters. More than 120 people were arrested.
Protesters threw stones at the police at the war memorial of the Arc de Triomphe.
The mobilization "yellow vests" was more important than for similar demonstrations of the last weeks.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, some 32,300 people took to the streets of all France.
The business leaders are going to have "crisis" talks with the Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire, reported Monday the Figaro.
The Paris-Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce said it wanted an emergency plan and that 91 companies were affected on Saturday, with almost all of them suffering serious damage.
Mr Macron offered concessions to protesters after the move that swept the country – including 10 billion euros (8.5 billion pounds sterling), intended to increase the incomes of the poorest workers and pensioners . But they failed to calm the discontent.
Last month, he toured France, listening to mayors and local citizens as part of his "big debate" – a big national debate.
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More than 120 people were arrested in Paris
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Protesters throw blocks on the police during clashes near the Arc de Triomphe
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