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FGerman police fired tear gas to push back masked protesters in central Paris Wednesday, as thousands held an annual rally on May 1 to protest against President Emmanuel Macron's policies.
Unions and so-called "yellow vest" protesters were on the streets across France just days after Macron tabled policy proposals including tax cuts of about $ 5 billion. Euros (4.3 billion pounds sterling).
A Reuters witness said the riot police had used tear gas to disperse a group of masked and masked protesters who had rallied in front of the traditional May 1 trade union march.
Some demonstrators wearing hoods or yellow vests reacted by throwing projectiles at the police. Television pictures showed a van with broken windows.
French police warned Tuesday against possible clashes on May 1 with left-wing anarchist groups, known as Black Blocks, after launching a social media call for radicals to descend. in the streets.
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