French authorities plan to deploy around 70,000 police and security personnel nationwide to maintain order during protests scheduled for today.
Trade unions and student organizations have announced mass rallies to protest the rising cost of living and demand better conditions for young people. The Yellow Vests movement has also called for a gathering at Place de la Concorde in Paris, although authorities have banned it.
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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said security forces are prepared for possible incidents, including clashes and looting, following the movement’s calls for mass civil disobedience. Recent protests in France have been largely peaceful, but some cities have seen clashes with police and acts of vandalism.
According to the Interior Ministry, more than 600 people were arrested during Thursday’s protests. Trade unions are demanding higher wages, tax reforms and better study conditions for young people. Against this tense backdrop, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to meet representatives of trade unions and employers’ organizations on Monday to discuss wages and citizens’ purchasing power.
