Paris museums close, shops build barricades ahead of more protests
Summary
Major museums in Paris closed and police prepared with a large force to manage new protests across France. The protests began with students but grew larger, focusing on rising living costs, leading to past violence and damage to stores.Key Facts
- Up to 70,000 police officers will be deployed across France, supported by helicopters, armored vehicles, and water cannons.
- Major Paris museums like the Louvre and Orsay are closed during the protests.
- Paris shops, especially on the Champs-Elysees, have barricaded themselves to prevent looting.
- Over 3,000 shops in France were damaged or looted during last week’s protests.
- The protests started with high school students demanding better conditions and quickly spread nationwide over high living expenses.
- Demonstrations are planned in Paris and Marseille, while authorities banned rallies in some cities like Lyon and Nice.
- Some cities outside Paris, including Limoges, experienced serious damage, including an alleged arson attack on city hall.
- About 50 organizations plan a protest against Marine Le Pen's far-right party during its congress ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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