Demonstrations and protests took place in many parts of France on the 17th. Violent acts occurred in some regions, and hundreds of people were arrested. French Interior Minister Nunez said in an interview with French commercial FM TV that night that day that day, the number of protesters across France reached 550,000, of which 110,000 were in Paris. According to preliminary statistics, about 400 people were arrested across the country. Also, according to the French Federation of Trade Unions, the total number of protesters nationwide reached 800,000 that day. According to French media reports, the protest gathered groups such as farmers, climate activists, and students, and some trade unions also participated. The demands included fuel prices, living costs, education, and public services.

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