The French security authorities have approved the organization of a large demonstration in the capital Paris tomorrow, Saturday, with the participation of the "Yellow Vests" coordinating group and a number of trade union, youth movements, and civil society organizations, protesting against the high cost of living.
Lawyer David Lipskind, representative of the coordinating group, stated that the Paris police prefecture approved the proposed route for the demonstration, which will start from the Place de la République towards the Place de la Nation passing through the Place de la Bastille, noting the unification of the actions of several protest groups into a single march.
He added that the demonstration will see the participation of trade unions, including the General Confederation of Labour, alongside youth, environmental movements, and organizations concerned with children's rights, as well as entities opposing a legislative proposal regarding the presumption of legality for the use of weapons by security forces.
In this context, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the mobilization of about 70,000 police and gendarmerie personnel across the country to secure the protests and deal with any potential disturbances.
These actions come within the fifth week of protests against the rise in the cost of living, which began on October 17.