France holds its breath ahead of a new day of protests

France braces for another day of protests as the government bans demonstrations in many cities and deploys 70,000 police to prevent unrest. In Paris, a sanctioned march will take place, fueled by anger over public education and living costs. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warned of a heightened threat from far-left elements following recent riots. The government aims to avoid a repeat of last week's chaos, which saw significant vandalism and looting. Meanwhile, President Macron met with student representatives, but discussions yielded little progress. Economic forecasts remain bleak, with rising inflation and public debt concerns. Authorities are particularly wary of potential violence during a far-right congress in Orleans, expecting thousands of counter-protesters to gather.