Euronews crew assaulted by masked individuals during protests in Paris

A news crew from Euronews was targeted and assaulted by masked individuals in Paris on Saturday, according to Euronews. The team was covering major nationwide demonstrations organised jointly by student-led groups and the Yellow Vests near the Place de la Republique when the attack took place. [1]

Euronews reported that the crew was heading to another location from the Place de la Republique when masked looters confronted them. The attack occurred following calls on social media to target media professionals and outlets in an effort to prevent coverage of the event. [1]

Student demonstrations and blockades have been taking place in France since 18 September 2026, after originating in the Paris suburb of Creteil, and have since spread to Belgium, Albania, and Greece. [2]