France boosts police presence ahead of new protests

yle.fi (Swedish) —

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised on Tuesday a massive police deployment for upcoming weekend demonstrations, acknowledging last weekend's protest response was ineffective. Authorities issued temporary bans on transporting fuel containers, possessing fireworks, and concealing faces near schools. Paris police imposed a nighttime curfew for parts of the city and prohibited gatherings near government buildings, Champs-Élysées, and train stations. Last weekend's protests, which began over school conditions and expanded to cost-of-living and government criticism, turned violent with thousands arrested. Several countries have advised citizens to exercise caution when traveling to France.


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