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“France braces for nationwide protests”
“Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Authorities say they fear the rallies could turn violent.”
France braces for nationwide protests amid social polarization
Key points
- Mass rallies planned across France on Saturday amid social grievances.
- Protesters cite high prices, inequalities, and a dilapidated education system.
- Over 600 demonstrations organized; nearly 200,000 expected nationwide, 40,000 in Paris.
- Paris bans rallies near Elysee, prime minister's office, and Champs-Elysees.
- Authorities fear violence; Prime Minister cites fatigue, wars, inflation, and purchasing power concerns.
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