Key facts
- Businesses in Paris are boarding up ahead of planned protests.
- Authorities expect hundreds of thousands of demonstrators on Saturday.
- 70,000 police officers will be deployed across France.
- Around 1,500 businesses were targeted in last weekend's vandalism.
Parisian businesses are boarding up windows and preparing for potential disruptions as France anticipates another day of widespread protests. Authorities are deploying an increased police presence, with 70,000 officers expected nationwide on Saturday. Last weekend's demonstrations saw some protests devolve into riots and looting, affecting approximately 1,500 businesses, including luxury stores on the Champs-Élysées. Business leaders have widely condemned the violence and damage.