Several French cities ban demonstrations

Several French cities have banned protests due to fears of unrest, including Rouen, Le Havre, and Lyon. Paris has also restricted gatherings in sensitive areas. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suggested temporarily suspending social media platforms like TikTok to prevent coordination among rioters. President Macron criticized Donald Trump for making unacceptable comments about the unrest. The upcoming protests, organized by the 'yellow vests', call for Macron's resignation and do not condemn violence against police. Leftist groups demand significant investments in education and price controls to address public discontent. The situation remains tense as protests coincide with a far-right party congress.