Marseille, France – Video filmed by user lacydonyx on September 18, 2025, shows a massive protest march in Marseille, part of a nationwide movement against budget cuts. Attendance in the city was estimated between 15,000 and 120,000 people.

The march was marked by red flags, banners, and the smoke of flares, creating a powerful and charged atmosphere.

This demonstration took place alongside strikes across France, with more than a million people participating nationwide.

Tensions rose as reports of police violence emerged, including an incident involving a young woman.

The protest followed growing mobilization after a previous march on September 10, 2025, against the backdrop of continuing labor disputes and political unrest.

According to lacydonyx, large crowds filled Marseille on September 18, with young people showing strong motivation. Les Insoumis were present, and the convoy advanced toward La Joliette.

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