France Prepares for Protests Amid Student Demands

France plans to deploy 70,000 police across the country as it prepares for new protests this weekend. The government announced the move ahead of anticipated demonstrations, following recent urban violence linked to previous protests.

Student representatives met with Macron but urged continued protests until the government provides specific proposals to meet their demands. Nathanael Combary, president of High School Renewal, stated the president had been attentive but emphasized the need for further action.

Protests initially focused on education conditions have expanded nationwide, driven by broader dissatisfaction with rising living costs. The movement has reached a critical point as France approaches elections to replace Macron, with Marine Le Pen gaining momentum.