Protests have erupted across France as tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets to express their anger over rising living costs and support for students facing crumbling educational infrastructures. Clashes between protesters and police have turned violent, with tear gas deployed and reports of fires started in multiple cities, including Paris. The demonstrations have drawn comparisons to the iconic student protests of 1968, as many young people demand immediate action from the government. While French authorities have made hundreds of arrests, activists, including prominent figures like Greta Thunberg, have joined the movement, amplifying calls for change amid an escalating social crisis.