Police in Paris have begun using tear gas against demonstrators gathered in the center of the French capital. Tens of thousands of high school students are protesting alongside labor unions and the “Yellow Vests” grassroots movement. Their grievances center around the deterioration of the public school system, declining welfare services, and high cost of living. Authorities anticipated the protests could escalate into riots, involving vandalism and widespread violence. In Marseille, a group of protesters briefly occupied the city hall before police regained control of the situation. The demonstrations reflect widespread discontent with current social and economic conditions across France.