Unauthorised demonstrations face ban
Macron announced that demonstrations lacking authorisation would be prohibited in the coming days. On Saturday, only union-organised marches will be permitted, according to STA, while MIA reported that organised groups would be offered alternative routes.
Saturday protests planned over living costs
Further demonstrations over rising living costs are expected on Saturday. The reports do not specify the proposed routes or give additional details about the planned union marches.
Macron attributes disorder to far-left groups
Macron attributed the previous weekend’s disorder to what he described as insurrectionary far-left groups and vandals, SRF News reported. According to STA, he also accused the far left of attempting to overthrow the republic. These descriptions reflect the president’s characterisation of the unrest.