French President Emmanuel Macron said protests he called “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days, while marches organized by groups such as unions would be offered alternative routes intended to protect businesses.
Macron spoke to the press Thursday after meeting with security chiefs, France 24 reported. He said marches organized by groups such as unions would be offered alternative routes intended to protect businesses.
A day earlier, Macron had called for action against people he said sought to disrupt protests, Reuters reported. Reuters also reported that ministers had promised more security measures in response to violence at demonstrations on Oct. 17.
The latest remarks follow Macron’s earlier plan to restrict non-union demonstrations. That earlier coverage said prefects were reviewing union requests and proposing routes.
