French authorities have announced the deployment of approximately 70,000 police and gendarmerie personnel across the country, along with the closure of several major museums in Paris, in preparation for anticipated protests on Saturday against rising living costs. Interior Minister Laurent
Nuñez stated that security forces will be supported by helicopters, armored vehicles, water cannons, and elite units tasked with protecting government buildings to prevent a repeat of the violence experienced last week. He also mentioned calls on social media encouraging
acts of violence, vandalism, and looting during the upcoming demonstrations. As a precautionary measure, the Louvre, Orsay, Picasso museums, and the Grand Palais in Paris have been closed to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and to protect art
collections. Students, union members, and activists from the Yellow Vests movement are expected to participate in the protests, raising concerns about potential clashes and unrest.
