Police clashed with protesters in several European cities

Nearly a thousand people were detained in France during protests attended by hundreds of thousands. Clashes occurred between demonstrators and police, leading to the deployment of elite units. The Ministry of the Interior reported that the number of arrests may rise. Similar protests took place across Europe, including in Portugal, Spain, and Italy, with varying degrees of violence and police response. In Portugal, police dismantled a protest camp, while in Spain, numerous arrests were made during a student demonstration. Italy saw protests in several cities, with military presence to prevent violence. In Tirana, Albania, riot police used tear gas against anti-government protesters, and clashes were reported in Brussels as well.