French weekend protests to be limited to union demos only, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that only authorized union protests will be permitted this Saturday, following violent demonstrations last weekend. Cities like Lyon and Nice have imposed complete bans on protests, with Macron emphasizing that non-union demonstrations will be prohibited. The government plans to increase police presence by 20% to maintain order, as over 2,500 arrests have been made since the unrest began. Macron condemned actions by far-left groups and called for a return to calm. Curfews have been enacted in several cities, and the government is preparing for potential unrest during the upcoming protests.