Protests and riots erupted across France after the government pushed through a controversial pension reform without a vote in parliament.
Refinery strikes, rubbish piling up on the streets, rolling strikes on the railways, and clashes between protesters and riot police marked the ongoing unrest.
President Emmanuel Macron is facing his toughest challenge since the yellow vest protests of 2018.
On Saturday, refinery strikes persisted in France, and more protests were held throughout the country.
President Emmanuel Macron bypassed parliament to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, causing widespread outrage.
Protests continued for the second day as riot police clashed with protesters in Paris.
Refinery staff and railway workers also went on strike in a show of solidarity with protesters.
Officials report that 37% of operational staff at TotalEnergies' refineries and depots went on strike.
Some protesters turned violent and set fire to property, leading to arrests and restrictions on gathering in certain places throughout the country.
While some protesters are chanting, "Macron, Resign!" others like his aides say, "He regrets nothing."