Over 1,300 arrested in France during protests over cost of living and school funding

France experienced another day of nationwide protests on Saturday, with over 400,000 people demonstrating against rising living costs and school funding, France 24 reported.

Most marches remained peaceful, but violence broke out on the sidelines, leading to more than 1,300 arrests across the country, according to France 24.

DW English noted that police and elite security forces deployed over 70,000 personnel nationwide to manage the unrest, with clashes occurring in cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters following an approved rally in Paris, DW English added.

French unions and protest groups have called for additional demonstrations on October 31 and a nationwide strike in November, signaling ongoing unrest.