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France Braces for Oct. 2 Inter-Union Protests as Authorities Expect Lower Turnout

Officials predict fewer protesters, with security reinforced and transport largely normal.

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A Albi comme dans toute notre région, des manifestations sont organisées le 2 octobre.
Le 18 septembre, près de 3 000 manifestants avaient été comptabilisés dans l’Aude.
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Overview

  • More than 250 rallies are listed nationwide by the CGT, with the Paris march set from Place d’Italie to Place Vauban at 2 p.m.
  • The Interior Ministry anticipates roughly 300,000 participants across France, below the Sept. 18 counts of 500,000 by police and one million by the CGT.
  • About 5,000 police will be deployed in Paris to secure the route and respond to any attempted infiltrations or damage.
  • In a telegram to prefects, Bruno Retailleau urged protection of the right to demonstrate alongside firm public-order measures, including prevention of blockages at strategic sites.
  • Transport forecasts point to normal TGV and Paris metro service, with limited disruptions on TER, RER, Transilien and Intercités, while the FSU-SNUipp estimates about 10% of primary teachers on strike.