"Scaring the Government": costumes, curfews, and high tension in a new day of protests in France

The yellow vests and various unions joined student protests in France, highlighting issues like public service investment and rising living costs. Despite government restrictions and a heavy police presence, 150 demonstrations occurred nationwide. Protesters, including retired citizens, expressed solidarity with students demanding more university places and an end to police violence. The government announced some concessions, but student organizations deemed them insufficient. Calls for increased university admissions and an amnesty for detained protesters were prominent. UN special rapporteurs criticized the excessive use of force against demonstrators, emphasizing the need for appropriate responses to social protests.