Thousands of people took to the streets across France, including in Paris, to protest against racism and the growing influence of far-right politics, with some demonstrations turning tense as police clashed with protesters.
Some protesters criticized the US administration of Donald Trump. In Paris, clashes broke out between police officers and some demonstrators.
The rallies occurred amid a rightward shift in French politics, with the government pledging to tighten immigration policies and border controls.
According to the interior ministry, nearly 91,000 people took part in protests across France, with 21,500 attending the rally in Paris.
Two people were arrested, and three people—including a riot police officer—were injured in the Paris clashes, the ministry said. Elsewhere in France, three more arrests were made.
Many demonstrators highlighted the growing strength of reactionary political forces, not just in France but also in the United States.
In Paris, thousands filled the streets, holding placards with messages such as: “Fascism is gangrene from Washington to Paris.”
Some demonstrators carried placards reading “Against state Islamophobia” and “Tesla is the new swastika.”
