Broad coalition plans large-scale protests and roadblocks across France this Saturday
Gilets jaunes, students, farmers, civil servants and other groups will gather on Saturday for nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs.
A diverse alliance of protestors, including the yellow-vest movement, high-school students, university attendees, agricultural workers and public-sector employees, is set to stage actions on Saturday. Organisers anticipate blockades and rallies in multiple cities, though the exact scale remains uncertain. In Paris, a procession will depart from République at 14:00 and head toward Place de Clichy.
Why it matters
The protests highlight widespread public discontent with rising living expenses in France.
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