French protests grow as unions join strikes over high cost of living
France's interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined the protests, while unions say the true number was much higher.
Large numbers of people joined protests across France as labor unions joined strikes over the high cost of living. The interior ministry estimates 600,000 participants.
Union organizers say the turnout was far higher than the government's estimate.
Key points
- Interior ministry estimate: 600,000 protesters across France
- Unions say the turnout was much larger
- Protests linked to the high cost of living
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