Demonstrators claim Emmanuel Macron is out of touch and only cares about the rich after he passed legislation to raise the retirement age to 64.
But even through the haze it's clear this is becoming a significant crisis forTens of thousands of people marched on the streets as part of rolling demonstrations organised by the unions.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerIt may have only been the hardcore that took part in the clashes, but the fury is a reflection of anger that is nationwide.
Some of the protesters hurled bottles, whilst others sprayed anti-government graffiti on walls, as chants of"everyone hates the police" rippled through the crowds.
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