France mobilizes 70,000 agents in response to new protests

The French Interior Minister announced the deployment of 70,000 police officers nationwide in response to calls for protests and potential violence. Laurent Nuñez highlighted the rise of radical leftist appeals for violent acts on social media, alongside planned demonstrations by various unions and student organizations. He emphasized the mobilization of armored vehicles and water cannons to maintain order, stating that authorities would act firmly against looters and agitators. Local mayors will decide on the approval of protests based on public safety risks, following significant damage to businesses during previous unrest.