Another large protest has started in France, a thousand schools are closed

In Paris and other major French cities, tens of thousands are protesting against rising living costs, organized by unions. Authorities deployed 70,000 police due to fears of violence. Protests also involve high school students, with over a thousand schools closed. The influential CGT union called for strikes, accusing the government of ignoring their demands. They seek higher minimum wages, tax benefits for low-income groups, and improved school conditions. The government promised partial solutions and plans to announce measures related to minimum wage. Protests are expected to draw up to 700,000 people nationwide, with police prepared to respond to any violence.