Are the French police the most violent in the EU?
As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality.
DW reports: As protests continue in France, the French police are under scrutiny after new allegations of police brutality.
The force has a bigger arsenal than most in Europe.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include the French, EU and Europe.
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