Macron bans unapproved protests in France

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that authorities will ban 'illegitimate' demonstrations in France amid unrest, according to Reuters.

Consensus

All unapproved demonstrations in France will be banned.
Only trade union-organized demonstrations will be permitted.
Protests have led to violence, vandalism, and property damage.
The ban applies to demonstrations planned for the coming days.
Trade unions will be allowed to hold marches on routes agreed with police.
The unrest began in late September as student and youth strikes over rising living costs.

The French government will offer alternative routes for demonstrations in defense of business. — vedomosti
Macron stated that ultraleftist groups and vandals were behind the violence on 17 October. — vedomosti
French military personnel will be deployed to support police during mass protests on 24 October, focusing on protecting infrastructure. — vedomosti
Over 2000 protesters were detained on 18 October, and more than 600 police, gendarmes, and firefighters were injured. — vedomosti
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova compared the French unrest to the violence of the French Revolution. — vedomosti
In Limoges, protesters set fire to a 19th-century town hall building. — vesti