France Faces Aftermath of Nationwide Violent Protests

• Nationwide protests in France led to the damage of around 1,500 businesses with losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros.
• Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people during the demonstrations on Saturday.
• The protests were over the cost of living and school conditions, raising stakes for President Emmanuel Macron.
• A historic town hall was torched, and widespread looting occurred during the unrest.
• Residents are dealing with broken windows and burnt-out cars following the protests.