France braces for fresh protests over cost of living

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 11:07 · Archive

French students, unions and Yellow Vests plan separate demonstrations in Paris on Saturday amid weeks of nationwide unrest.

France is bracing for its fourth weekend of mass demonstrations over the cost of living. On Saturday, students and labour unions will take part in an authorised march in central Paris 'against the high cost of living and in support of young people'. Separately, the Yellow Vests movement has rejected invitations to join and instead plans a banned rally at Place de la Concorde, near parliament and the presidential palace, calling for 'mass disobedience'.

The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers. On 17 October, France experienced its worst rioting in years, resulting in more than a billion euros in damage to private and public property. On Thursday, police made over 600 arrests during a nationwide strike that included blockades and other protest action.

French authorities are preparing for potential violence. The Interior Minister said 70,000 police and security forces will be deployed across the country over the weekend, with police ready for 'rioters and looters'. Authorities say that for the most part protests have remained peaceful, though there have been numerous incidents of violent clashes with police.

How it is being reported

• France braces for new round of Yellow Vest, student protestsTwo major protests have been announced for Saturday. One will see students and unions marching against high living costs, while the Yellow Vests plan to march separately, despite a police ban.DW News · 7 Nov, 10:39
• France braces for new round of student and Yellow Vest protestsTwo major protests have been announced for Saturday. One will see students and unions marching against high living costs, while the Yellow Vests plan to march separately, despite a police ban.DW News · 7 Nov, 10:39
• Live: France braces for more nationwide protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in central Paris despite a ban by authorities. The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers protesting over the rising cost of living. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 · 7 Nov, 08:17

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