00:01The French government and security forces are on high alert as more protests are scheduled across the country on Saturday.
00:08Unions and citizens are taking to the streets to protest the cost of living crisis and rising fuel prices.
00:15A large number of student protesters are joining in as well.
00:20A source close to France's Interior Ministry said 500 actions are planned across France, as well as roughly 90 protests.
00:28These protests follow four weeks of student demonstrations over a range of issues, including teacher absences, overcrowded classrooms and outdated
00:38facilities.
00:40Most of these protests have been peaceful, but there have been clashes involving rioters and widespread criticism of alleged police
00:47violence.
00:49Authorities are also prepared for possible violence on Saturday in Paris and other major cities.
00:54A day prior, French President Emmanuel Macron said that demonstrators have a right to protest, but that this should be
01:01accompanied by respect for people and property.
01:05Thank you well.
01:06Thank you, Julie.
