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Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
Protests continued in Paris and across France despite police bans on several gatherings, including a planned Yellow Vest rally near Place de la Concorde. Authorities cited the risk of violence and disruption to public institutions following earlier riots, while demonstrators pressed demands linked to living costs and purchasing power.
The Interior Ministry expected 170,000 people to protest nationwide on the fourth consecutive Saturday of demonstrations and deployed 70,000 security personnel. Two prominent Yellow Vest figures were arrested near the National Assembly; footage showed tear gas, fires and detentions in Paris. Union leaders planned further strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu were scheduled for Monday.
In short
- Protests continued despite bans on gatherings in Paris.
- Authorities expected 170,000 demonstrators and deployed 70,000 security personnel.
- Unions planned strikes as pressure over wages and living costs continued.