New mass protests are taking place in France due to rising prices and a declining standard of living. To maintain order across the country, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes have been mobilized, Le Figaro reports.
In Paris, 16 metro stations have been temporarily closed, while in Bordeaux, restrictions on the movement of minors at night have been introduced.
Trade unions, student associations, and representatives of the "yellow vests" movement have joined the protests.
Trade unions claim that around 250,000 people took to the streets, while the Ministry of the Interior states that the number of demonstrators stands at 146,000.
Ahead of the protests, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced a massive reinforcement of security measures. To preserve public order, 110 mobile units, 25 special armored vehicles, water cannons, helicopters, and drones have been deployed.
According to French media reports, the movement's organizers have also announced a series of demonstrations in other regions of the country.
The primary goal of the actions is to reduce the financial burden on the population, boost purchasing power, and increase wages.
Student and youth organizations, which are also participating in the demonstrations, are calling for improved learning conditions and increased funding for the education sector.
