France bans 'illegitimate' protests in coming days - DW.com
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a ban on unauthorized protests following recent violent demonstrations and looting. The government aims to restore order and protect public infrastructure while allowing for regulated, pre-approved protests.
Why it matters
This move highlights the ongoing tension between civil liberties and public security in France amid rising social unrest over economic conditions.
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after France was rocked by violence and looting. As anger over public services and the cost of living grows, authorities are bracing for more protests.
https://p.dw.com/p/5OYkb Some students took to the streets of Paris again on Thursday Photo/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that demonstrations organized by groups without legitimate authority would be banned in the coming days.
Over the past weekend, protests over the education system and the cost of living escalated into violence and looting, which the government blamed on ultra-left groups.
"Last Saturday we had political and seditious acts by ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic," Macron said after a special security meeting at the Elysee Palace with intelligence chiefs and senior ministers.
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