French businesses, events to close with more weekend protests expected

France is preparing for a weekend of renewed protests following a week of significant urban violence. In response to the anticipated unrest, businesses, cultural institutions, and museums have planned closures, even as authorities implement restrictions on public demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron is currently working to restore order and regain political initiative in the wake of the recent disturbances.

The upcoming demonstrations include a call for rallies on Saturday issued by the UNEF, the country's primary student union. These events follow a previous wave of nationwide protests that escalated into violence, prompting the government to seek measures to stabilize the situation across the nation.