France’s Macron says “illegitimate” protests will be banned in coming days

French President Emmanuel Macron said on ⁠Thursday that “illegitimate” ⁠protests would be banned in coming days, while ⁠those from organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative paths for the ⁠marches to protect ⁠businesses.

Macron was speaking after meeting with intelligence officials and senior ministers earlier in ⁠the day to discuss the crisis.

He also said that “seditious” ultra-left groups as ⁠well ‌as vandals ‌were behind ⁠last ‌Saturday’s riots and looting ⁠across France.