France braces for nationwide protests over living costs and Yellow Vest revival

France braces for nationwide protests Saturday over high living costs and a revival of the Yellow Vest movement, with authorities warning of possible blockades and violence. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced police will use stun grenades and rubber bullets against rioters, expecting 250 rallies and 80 marches with 70,000 to 140,000 participants. Students and pupils plan to join the demonstrations, having protested for weeks over poor learning conditions and inadequate high school facilities. The protest call, spread via social media without clear organizational affiliation, also targets high fuel prices, low wages, widespread low-paid employment, and issues facing agriculture and firefighters.