Massive protests took place in France against budget reforms, with the mobilization of 5,000 police officers to prevent violence.

Tens of thousands of French people took to the streets to protest against the government's plan for reforms and budget cuts, raising concerns about violence. Authorities mobilized 5,000 police officers and made preventive arrests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is considering measures to ease tensions, including tax exemptions. Previous protests resulted in injuries and arrests, reflecting the public's dissatisfaction with the proposed tax measures.