French police have used tear gas against protesters in Paris and several other cities during this afternoon's demonstrations. Storefronts have been smashed into shops in both Paris and Nantes and police have arrested several protesters.
About thirty demonstrators have been arrested in Paris where the police had to separate demonstrators from the group "Yellow Vests" Police have been allowed to use drones to follow the demonstration train, something that has met with strong criticism from the public. French authorities expect 500,000 to 650,000 protesters across the country.