France reels after severe violence from protesters | FT #shorts

The French government is under pressure to reassert control after inadequate planning led to law enforcement being overwhelmed at the weekend as protests about the high cost of living and education funding splintered marauding groups of rioters. Thousands of businesses were damaged, ranging from international chains to small independent shops. The violence in France followed weeks of protests led by students and backed by unions. These protests have piled pressure on the government as they enter negotiations with parliament over a budget aimed at reducing the country’s large public debt. ► Enjoying FT content? Get a daily slice of the very be (Source: Financial Times | Region: Paris, France)