France deploys police and closes museums before protests

France is preparing tomorrow, Saturday, for large-scale protests against the rising cost of living. Approximately 70,000 police and gendarmerie personnel will be deployed, with the use of helicopters, armored vehicles, water cannons, and security measures at government buildings. The Louvre Museum and many other major museums in Paris will be closed. The protests come after previous demonstrations turned violent, involving the burning of facilities, breaching of buildings, and looting by participants. The demonstrations include groups of students, trade unions, and Yellow Vest movement activists. Authorities are warning against calls for violence and sabotage from far-left groups on social media. These heightened security measures are aimed at preventing a repeat of the earlier chaos.