In France, the streets are burning: mass protests against the new hard austerity measures policy.

A huge fire broke out in Paris before the protests

According to The Sun: A large fire occurred in a restaurant in Paris while outraged protesters continued to cause chaos across France.

Reports indicate that more than 350 people were arrested across the country during the 'Block Everything' campaign aimed at disrupting transport and bringing the country to a standstill.

The protests are spreading across France as ministers warn of increasing 'tension' caused by President Emmanuel Macron's weak policies.

The number of fires in the French capital has surpassed a hundred, and one of the most notable incidents was the fire at the Wafu Bar restaurant on Rue Saint-Denis.

A video shows police attempting to extinguish the flames engulfing the restaurant while other officers disperse the crowd, urging everyone to leave the street.

In the last 24 hours, a significant portion of France has come to a standstill after Macron appointed the seventh prime minister in less than nine years. Sébastien Lecornu is promised to work better than his predecessor François Bayrou, who was ousted during a confidence vote.

Bayrou was dismissed following an attempt to cut £38 billion from government spending, leading to extensive protests.

Workers attempted to block traffic on roads and railway hubs, including Eurostar at Gare du Nord.

The number of arrests in the capital reached 200, with at least 350 people arrested nationwide. This violent action led to the mobilization of 80,000 police officers and gendarmes.

Protesters erected barricades in various cities, including Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, and others.

In Paris, protesters threw trash cans and fireworks at the police. Tenon Hospital in eastern Paris also suffered from staff strikes, leaving patients without adequate medical care, as France 24 reported.

“We are tired because we feel like a sacrificial generation as there is no money for anything in schools,” said a 17-year-old student to the AFP agency.

“Most of those arrested threatened public order. The number of protesters is expected to rise throughout the day,” said a police representative in Paris.

The 'Block Everything' campaign is supported by the country's largest union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), aiming to blockade fuel depots, slow down traffic, and hold mass protests.

Witnesses compared these events to the yellow vest protests that previously forced Macron to change his policies.

“This crisis was caused and instigated by Macron and all those who served him. Today France, because of them, is the sick man of Europe,” said right-wing leader Marine Le Pen.

The president hopes that the new prime minister will negotiate with all parliamentary opposition representatives to find a compromise on the budget.

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