On 14 November, France is set to see a fifth wave of protests by people dissatisfied with the government’s performance.
This was reported by Ukrinform, citing France’s Le Figaro.
The Interior Ministry said it expects between 50 and 60 marches across the country. Around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are to be deployed.
Police estimates suggest that between 30,000 and 60,000 people could take part in the demonstrations in Paris.
“Act V” was called by the “yellow vests” and youth organisations demanding better conditions for education. On the same day, human rights groups announced separate protests against a draft law under which the use of weapons by police officers and gendarmes would be deemed lawful unless proven otherwise. Opponents of the initiative describe it as a “licence to kill”.
Protests are also planned against violence towards children and teenagers, along with rallies by climate activists. In some cities, participants in different demonstrations may march together in joint columns. In Paris, organisers have proposed a single route from Place de la République to Place de la Nation via the Bastille.
- According to France’s Interior Ministry, the previous Saturday’s protests on 7 November drew 146,000 people across the country.