Crisis in France: Macron facing new protests: Only trade union demos allowed
Following the severe riots last weekend, French authorities want to take tough action. President Macron announced a hard line on assembly applications.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that only demonstrations organized by unions will be allowed in France on Saturday. He stated that gatherings requested by individuals or groups without legitimacy will be banned by prefects, and recommended that no demonstrations be held in the coming days. Alternative routes will be proposed for approved union demonstrations to protect city centers and businesses.
The prefecture of Rhône has banned gatherings in Lyon's city center on Saturday, while a union-organized demonstration is expected to take place in Paris, starting at Place de la Bastille and ending at Place de la Nation. Macron has also announced talks with student and pupil organizations, unions, and employers for Monday.
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