France bans or curbs protests in bid to prevent new wave of unrest
Summary
French authorities have banned or restricted protests across the country ahead of planned demonstrations to stop violence and looting seen last weekend. President Emmanuel Macron announced new security measures, including curfews and bans on certain groups from protesting, aiming to restore calm.Key Facts
- Last weekend’s protests in France saw widespread violence, looting, and damage, especially in Paris and Lyon.
- Over half a million people protested against the rising cost of living on October 17.
- President Macron blamed organized ultra-left groups for leading the worst violence and called it sedition.
- New bans on protests have been imposed in major cities including Lyon, Grenoble, Rouen, Le Havre, and Toulon.
- Paris police allowed a protest to start at Bastille but banned it from entering the city center where most damage happened.
- Police forces will increase by 20% compared to last weekend to maintain order this coming Saturday.
- Some student groups and unions oppose the protest bans, saying the government is trying to stop all demonstrations.
- Public events like the Art Basel Paris art fair will close early due to the protests.
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