Protests in Paris. Archival photo PARIS, May 1. 21,000 people took part in the May Day demonstration in Paris, BFMTV reports with reference to the Occurrence monitoring center. local time (16.00 Moscow time). It was attended by various trade unions, youth organizations, left-wing politicians, representatives of the socialist and communist parties, as well as supporters of the Yellow Vests movement.
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The procession was peaceful until it was joined by the radical youth of the black block. As a RIA Novosti correspondent reported, the radicals defiantly burned garbage cans, demolished metal fences, threw stones and pieces of asphalt at law enforcement officers. In response, law enforcement officers used tear gas. protesters.During the demonstration, the radicals smashed the windows of cafes, shops, real estate agencies, banks, insurance companies and pharmacies, and also smashed windows at bus stops.The procession ended at Nation Square, where clashes between demonstrators and the police continued.Your browser does not support this video format.