France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert
Summary
France is preparing for new large protests across the country against poor school conditions and rising living costs. Authorities will deploy over 70,000 police officers and have banned many demonstrations in city centers to avoid violence seen in recent protests.Key Facts
- More than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed during Saturday’s protests in France.
- Last weekend’s protests included looting, vandalism, and clashes, with over 2,000 arrests.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez increased police presence by 20% compared to previous protests.
- The elite police unit RAID will support operations but not directly manage crowds.
- Many city centers, including Montpellier, Rouen, Nice, Lyon, and parts of Paris and Marseille, have banned protests or restricted routes.
- Businesses and cultural sites like the Louvre closed or boarded up for safety.
- President Emmanuel Macron met student representatives and promised more teachers and changes to the university admission system.
- The protests started over school issues but now also cover cost of living and wider social concerns ahead of France’s presidential election.
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