Yellow vests plan new Alsace protests on October 24 after large turnout

Yellow vests in Alsace are calling for a new day of mobilization on Saturday, October 24, following a first protest on October 17 that drew 15,000 to 20,000 people in Strasbourg, 1,000 in Mulhouse, and 350 in Colmar. No official demonstrations have been declared to prefectures, but gatherings are planned. Planned actions include blockades at roundabouts in Herrlisheim and Kingersheim, and rallies in Mulhouse, Sausheim, Colmar, and Strasbourg, with some events near European institutions. The "On ne crèvera pas au boulot" collective and Strasbourg's FSE student union have called for participation. Union participation is uncertain, as groups focus on a national strike on November 5, though CGT will support marchers. The government has authorized prefects to ban protests if security conditions aren't met, and the prime minister promised a "massive" security presence, which may deter some.