France is closing the Eiffel Tower this weekend because of protests. So what's going on?

Dec 7, 2018

A French riot policeman walks past a burning car as youth and high school students protest against the French government's reform plan Image: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

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A burning car is seen in the street as youths and high-school students clash with police during a demonstration against the French government's reform plan in Marseille, France, December 6, 2018. Image: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

Trash bins burn as youths and high-school students clash with police during a demonstration against the French government's reform plan in Marseille, France, December 6, 2018 Image: REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

A French riot policeman stands next to a burning car as youth and high school students protest against the French government's reform plan, in Nantes, France, December 6, 2018 Image: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

A French fireman extinguishes a burning car as youths and high school students protest against the French government's reform plan, in Nantes, France, December 6, 2018. Image: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

French police stand guard as youth and high school students burn a trash container during a protest against the French government's reform plan, in Bordeaux, France, December 6, 2018. Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

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French riot police face off with youth and high school students during a protest against the French government's reform plan, in Bordeaux, France, December 6, 2018 Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Youths and high school students burn a trash container during a protest against the French government's reform plan, in Bordeaux, France, December 6, 2018. Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

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