France to deploy 70,000 police ahead of new protests
PARIS — France will deploy some 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests this weekend after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago, the government said Friday. President Emmanuel Macron, who according to aides is postponing a visit later this month to Nigeria and Senegal amid the crisis, held a meeting of his defence council…
France is set to deploy 70,000 police across the country as it prepares for fresh protests over the weekend, following a period of significant urban unrest, the government announced on Friday. President Emmanuel Macron, who aides indicate is postponing a scheduled trip to Nigeria and Senegal due to the ongoing crisis, convened a meeting of his defense council comprising top ministers and officials, and is set to convene with security forces.
Additionally, Macron hosted representatives of high school students for the first time, as their protests against school conditions ignited a nationwide movement protesting the government's handling of rising living costs. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated at a press conference in Paris that 70,000 security personnel would be deployed on Saturday, emphasizing that inflammatory language promoting violence and looting was circulating on social media.
These protests have occurred at a pivotal juncture for France, six months prior to elections to succeed Macron, with recent polling indicating the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen as the leading contender.
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