Demonstrationen: Frankreich protestiert weiter – Teilnehmerzahl nimmt ab

In France, thousands of people continued to protest following calls from trade unions, youth organizations and the Yellow Vest movement. The French Interior Ministry reported a significant drop in the number of demonstrators compared to previous weekends, with approximately 7,000 people present as of 2 PM before the main protest marches began.

Eighteen people were arrested, and over 15,600 preventive checks were conducted. The situation in the country was described as "generally calm and under control." To protect city centers, some demonstrations were banned, such as in Lyon, where media reported individuals without official authorization gathering, leading to the use of tear gas by authorities.

Bordeaux imposed an evening curfew for unaccompanied minors from 8 PM on Saturday until 7 AM on Sunday. In Paris, a Yellow Vest demonstration was denied, but a trade union protest proceeded. Police Prefectures deployed a helicopter for coordination and surveillance, as well as conducting 847 checks at train stations by 11 AM, according to X. At the central Place of the Republic in Paris, where the permitted march departed early afternoon, people played music, sang, and danced, marking the fourth consecutive Saturday of protests against high living costs and educational issues.

The youth remained resolute and angry, according to Manon Moret, the General Secretary of the Student Union Unef. The government refused to address their demands. Further protests were scheduled for Tuesday. The French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced a large police presence, including 70,000 security forces, armored vehicles, and water cannons.

Social media continued to call for violence against officials, public buildings, and businesses, Nuñez said, vowing to take harsh action against rioters and looters. Nuñez warned of potential violence against government officials, public buildings, and shops, based on reports from social networks. He announced a meeting with Premier Sébastien Lecornu on Monday to discuss a social conference with worker and employer associations, as well as talks with representatives of high school and university students.