Strikes and protests planned in France through 5 November
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Algérie 360
Mobilisations are planned in France on 22, 24 and 31 October, then on 5 November, when five unions are calling for strikes and demonstrations. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has asked prefects to ban gatherings that could disturb public order and announced a strengthened police deployment, according to French media cited by Algérie 360.
Student demonstrations have been announced in France for Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 October, while yellow vest actions are planned for 24 and 31 October. Five unions are then calling for a day of strikes and demonstrations on 5 November, according to Algérie 360, which reported calls carried by French media.
A yellow vest coordination group announced an “act II” on Monday 19 October for 24 October, followed by further actions on 31 October. The unions CFDT, CGT, FO, Unsa and FSU are behind the call for 5 November. These dates coincide with the start and end of the Toussaint school holidays, a period of heavy traffic on routes between France and Algeria.
Following the violence that occurred during the mobilisation on 17 October, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez asked prefects to ban demonstrations likely to disturb public order on 24 October. He also asked them to issue orders banning gatherings near places affected by the violence. The government is planning a strengthened police deployment, with support from soldiers in Operation Sentinelle.
The gatherings could slow roads leading to airports and disrupt public transport serving Roissy and Orly, particularly on 5 November. The law requires transport operators to inform passengers no later than 24 hours before a foreseeable disruption.
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