Following Saturday’s protests against the high cost of living, widespread looting and arson have been reported around Place de la République in Paris. Shops in the vicinity were ransacked, and some businesses were set ablaze. Demonstrators marched from Place de la République to Place de Clichy, but groups of attackers exploited the situation in surrounding streets. These groups broke shop windows and stole merchandise, escalating the unrest. Earlier, a shopkeeper had reportedly received death threats: “Don’t film, or I’ll kill you.” Even the local city hall was set on fire during the disturbances. The situation highlights a growing wave of discontent over economic hardship in France.