France's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrest
- French authorities banned protests in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille, and Grenoble over concerns about violence and vandalism.
- At least 2,500 people were arrested after weekend riots that included looting.
- President Emmanuel Macron blamed the violence on “ultra-left” groups and said France would ban “illegitimate” protests.
- The protests began over school staffing and conditions before expanding into nationwide demonstrations about rising living costs.
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The French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced on Thursday that the authorities will restrict the demonstrations in the next few days to restore order after the riots last Saturday and convened a Defense Council for Friday in order to adopt additional security measures. In a statement after having a meeting with the [...] La entrada Macron announces prohibition of “illegitimate” protests in France was first published in HispanoPost.
He asked the prefects not to authorize those organized by groups without legitimacy, in an attempt to avoid other clashes and disturbances
Illegitimate protests will be banned soon in France, says President Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron said illegitimate protests would be banned while organised groups would receive alternative march routes. The move comes as France prepares for fresh demonstrations after severe urban unrest.
New protests are planned for Saturday in France. In view of the heavy riots last weekend, the authorities want to go through hard. President Macron only allows trade unions to organise rallies.
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