Protests over living costs drew hundreds of thousands across France on Saturday. Clashes broke out at the end of marches in Paris, Marseille and other cities.
Why it matters: Officials said the extra deployment kept this weekend far calmer than Oct. 17. About 3,000 shops were damaged or looted that day.
Where they split: Coverage splits over whether the main story is violence by organized groups, which Nuñez blamed on far-left activists and criminal gangs, or protesters' economic grievances and claims of government overreach.
Center coverage, 19 sources: The center focuses on the government's effort to prevent a repeat of last weekend's riots and the disruption to businesses and tourists.
Left coverage, 10 sources: The left frames the day as mostly peaceful mass protest over inequality, with clashes confined to the evening and protesters accusing the government of overreaction.
Right coverage, 28 sources: The right emphasizes violence by masked groups, weapons seizures and arrests, crediting the large police deployment with limiting looting.
What’s next: Another nationwide protest is set for Saturday, Oct. 31.
