French protests enter third week as police use tear gas

■ Steady

French protests enter third week as police fire tear gas; unrest spreads to Germany

Police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators early on Sunday as nationwide protests in France entered a third week. On Saturday the interior ministry estimated 320,000 demonstrators nationwide, fewer than on the previous two Saturdays, with clashes in Paris and other cities. Gen Z protests also spread to Germany, where protesters clashed with police in 34 cities.

• France had planned to deploy 70,000 police. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk of public disorder" after protests on October 17 turned to rioting and looting.
• President Macron denied the government had considered suspending social media but said platforms must be vigilant against misuse.
• The government is considering bringing forward the minimum wage increase by a month and adding an extra boost.
• German protesters cite rising living costs and military spending.