French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron said that only authorized union protests will be allowed in towns and cities on Saturday, following violent demonstrations last weekend. Several cities, including Lyon and Nice, have banned all other protests to protect businesses and maintain order.Key Facts
- Violent protests in France last weekend included riots, looting, and fires in cities like Lyon and Paris.
- Around 550,000 people protested against rising fuel prices and the high cost of living.
- President Macron said non-union protests will be banned, while unions will be allowed to march on designated routes.
- At least 2,500 people have been arrested since violence began.
- Police presence will increase by 20% to prevent more unrest.
- Several cities, such as Lyon, Toulon, Rouen, and Grenoble, have officially banned protests this Saturday.
- Curfews limiting movement have been introduced in multiple cities including Marseille, Bordeaux, and Lille.
- Two suspects were arrested in connection with fires started during protests, including an attack on Limoges city hall.
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