# Macron vows to prevent violence ahead of protests

https://mins.news/en/video/111158

- France 24 English, 2026-10-22 13:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpT7ogj6gHE

> French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters Thursday, after meeting security chiefs, that what he called “illegitimate” protests would be banned in the coming days. Organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative march routes to protect businesses.

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