French Prime Minister meets with unions ahead of new protests

The French Prime Minister is meeting with unions to discuss security measures ahead of upcoming protests, while the government announces support for businesses affected by recent violence. The meeting will address the need for safe demonstrations and responses to high school students' concerns, despite their absence from the talks. New protests are planned for October 24 and November 5, with the government emphasizing the importance of restoring order. Unions express disappointment over the lack of student representation and stress the urgency of addressing workers' purchasing power. Meanwhile, over 300 individuals detained during recent protests have faced legal proceedings, with no political motivations claimed.