France on high alert ahead of countrywide Saturday protests
French authorities are bracing for a high-risk day of protests this Saturday as various groups, including trade unions, students, and the Yellow Vests, prepare to demonstrate against rising living costs and educational issues. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned that the day poses significant security concerns, citing online calls to incite riots. To counter potential unrest and events labeled as 'dark nights,' the government has launched a massive security operation involving 70,000 police and gendarmes. With leave suspended for security personnel and the deployment of elite units, drones, and helicopters, the state aims to maintain public order across the nation.