Hundreds of thousands joined peaceful street marches across France over education and the cost of living, but violent fringe groups set fire to public buildings in Limoges and Lyon, looted shops and clashed with police, including in Paris. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez put attendance at about 550,000, while the CGT union said 800,000 took part. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said about 1,200 people had been arrested and more than 150 police officers injured, and President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prosecute the attackers. Protesters cited falling purchasing power and rising fuel prices, while the police watchdog is investigating at least two dozen allegations of police violence. The unrest comes ahead of the presidential election next April.
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