France braces for over 1,000 protests as authorities warn of violence risk

France faces a major mobilization day this Saturday with over 1,000 actions, blockades, and protests planned, raising fears of violence. The movement unites various grievances, including "yellow vests," students, climate activists, and farmers, against the high cost of living. Authorities anticipate around 150,000 protesters outside Paris and 40,000 in the capital, with potential targets including roundabouts, tolls, and fuel depots. President Macron has called for calm, while the interior ministry has identified about 500 planned actions and over 90 protest projects. In Belgium, students may mobilize again in Liège and Brussels, though the scale is uncertain. Liège police maintain their existing security setup, with no new restrictions planned after a gathering ban ended Friday.