French President Emmanuel Macron said on the 22nd in response to the protests expected to occur on the 24th that all demonstrations organized by non-trade unions are prohibited, and that demonstrations organized by trade unions in accordance with the law change routes according to circumstances to protect businesses and public institution buildings in the city center. On the same day, Macron summoned the Prime Minister, relevant ministers, and intelligence officials to hold a meeting on the current protests. Macron said after the meeting that the government proposed not to hold demonstrations in the next few days. Macron also said that the government has already met with trade union representatives and will meet with representatives of political parties, mayors and others on the afternoon of the 22nd. On the 26th, the government will hold a meeting with the protesters to discuss the protest demands, especially those of young people. Macron said that the protests on the 17th led to riots, and there were factors in which the government's predictions were not in place. The government severely punished the disruptors during the riots on the 17th, and measures to restore security, including a curfew, have paid off. Nationwide demonstrations broke out in France on the 17th. The French government estimates that about 550,000 people from all over the country participated in the demonstration, while the organizers said the number reached 800,000. Demonstrations in some cities were accompanied by violent clashes. According to official statistics, at least 3,000 stores across France have been looted. According to French media reports, some trade unions and student organizations have set the date for the next national protest on November 5. Meanwhile, some activists who participated in the October 17 demonstration said they would hold another demonstration on October 24.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said on the 22nd in response to the protests expected to occur on the 24th that all demonstrations organized by non-trade unions are prohibited, and that demonstrations organized by trade unions in accordance with the law change routes according to circumstances to protect businesses and public institution buildings in the city center. On the same day, Macron summoned the Prime Minister, relevant ministers, and intelligence officials to hold a meeting on the current protests. Macron said after the meeting that the government proposed not to hold demonstrations in the next few days. Macron also said that the government has already met with trade union representatives and will meet with representatives of political parties, mayors and others on the afternoon of the 22nd. On the 26th, the government will hold a meeting with the protesters to discuss the protest demands, especially those of young people. Macron said that the protests on the 17th led to riots, and there were factors in which the government's predictions were not in place. The government severely punished the disruptors during the riots on the 17th, and measures to restore security, including a curfew, have paid off. Nationwide demonstrations broke out in France on the 17th. The French government estimates that about 550,000 people from all over the country participated in the demonstration, while the organizers said the number reached 800,000. Demonstrations in some cities were accompanied by violent clashes. According to official statistics, at least 3,000 stores across France have been looted. According to French media reports, some trade unions and student organizations have set the date for the next national protest on November 5. Meanwhile, some activists who participated in the October 17 demonstration said they would hold another demonstration on October 24.
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