France braces for nationwide protests and banned Paris rallies

France faces fresh nationwide protests and a banned Paris rally as civil unrest continues.

French labor unions and student groups plan nationwide demonstrations as the Yellow Vests movement schedules a banned rally in central Paris. The upcoming actions follow weeks of youth-led unrest and widespread strikes over living expenses and public spending cuts. Authorities have prohibited the central Paris gathering due to security concerns.

• The unionsLabor organisations and student groups have joined forces for authorized marches.
• The backgroundDemonstrations follow weeks of strikes and youth-led unrest across the country.

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