Macron tightens protest rules, accuses far left of 'seditious acts'

French President Emmanuel Macron has tightened restrictions on protests, accusing far-left groups of "seditious acts" and an intent to overthrow the state. He announced demonstrations would be prohibited unless organized by trade unions, with those directed away from city centers. A student protest in Paris proceeded after a court overturned a police ban, and students also rallied in Lyons despite restrictions. Unions have permission for a Saturday march from Place de la Bastille to Place de la Nation, which Yellow Vest organizers plan to join. Separately, a second arrest was made in connection with the burning of Limoges city hall. In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government deployed 500 military paratroopers to Milan and offered tax credits to quell trucker protests over fuel costs.