Will you join Saturday's protests? Tell us what shapes your decision

French media outlet Le Monde is soliciting reader testimonies ahead of Saturday's demonstrations against the high cost of living, asking whether people plan to participate and why. The call highlights tensions between purchasing power demands and concerns over potential violence. The mobilization follows last weekend's violent incidents and commercial looting in several cities, prompting heightened security measures. President Emmanuel Macron announced only union-organized protests would be authorized, with some rallies in Lyon and Marseille already banned, though court appeals could alter these decisions. In Paris, a single permitted march from Bastille to Nation has been approved, with the city urging vigilance. The outlet asks readers about their intentions, prior participation, key grievances such as education funding, fuel prices, or public services, and whether recent violence, authorization uncertainties, or poor weather might deter them. Testimonies may be submitted anonymously and will inform an upcoming article.