The Guardian
France to deploy 70,000 officers amid hundreds of expected protests
France will deploy 70,000 officers nationwide, with hundreds of demonstrations anticipated and shops, businesses and tourist attractions closed. Authorities in the capital have shut stations to manage crowds and limit movement. Marseille scrapped a planned suspension of Saturday public transport following an outcry. Protests are also anticipated in six other European countries.
What to know
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Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland.
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Marseille authorities reversed their announced suspension of Saturday public transport services after an outcry.
Why it matters
Station closures and changes to public transport plans provide context for movement restrictions surrounding the expected protests.
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