France fears riots. Mobilization of 70,000 police officers, PSG and Lyon match postponed
French authorities have postponed a match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais due to anticipated protests, mobilizing 70,000 police officers for the weekend. The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, warned of significant risks to public order, especially with calls for violence from far-left groups. President Emmanuel Macron stated that only union-organized demonstrations will be permitted, while other gatherings will be banned. The situation remains tense, with protests planned in Paris and bans in Marseille and Lyon being challenged in court. A far-right congress is also set to occur in Orleans, attracting counter-demonstrators.