France Braces for Fresh Protests as Museums and Businesses Shut
What Happened
French businesses, museums and cultural events announced closures ahead of protests planned for October 24, following violent demonstrations over living costs on October 17. The Louvre and Art Basel Paris are among those affected. Authorities have banned demonstrations in Marseille and Lyon, while planning to deploy approximately 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide to prevent further unrest.
Key Takeaways
The closures and security restrictions highlight continuing disruption from France's cost-of-living protests. Authorities are seeking to prevent further violence while unions and student groups continue calling for demonstrations.