Watch: Paris shops increase security, board up windows, as France braces for protests

Shopkeepers in Paris are boarding up windows and securing premises as France braces for fresh anti-government protests on Saturday, a week after demonstrations escalated into violent riots. Over 2,500 people were arrested nationwide, and around 450 Parisian shops were damaged or looted. Authorities have increased security measures, with 70,000 police officers deployed across the country.

Demonstrations are planned in several cities, including Lyon, Orléans, and Paris. Business owners in these cities are reinforcing their premises, while some students have defended looting as a response to government policies. The unrest has intensified political tensions ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.