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May 1: authorities expect 150,000 protesters and tighten vigilance

Law enforcement estimates 150,000 protesters spread across nearly 340 gatherings, with heightened vigilance in Mâcon (RN) and major cities. The CGT counts 280 mobilizations; in Paris departure from République at 2 p.m., a quasi‑unified union procession to defend May 1 and advance social demands.

French authorities anticipate around 150,000 protesters during May 1, spread across nearly 340 gatherings, with particular vigilance around Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen in Mâcon where a meeting of the Rassemblement National is taking place.

The prefecture reports the possible presence of several hundred ultra‑left militants — mostly local — and identifies sensitive points in cities such as Rennes, Nantes, Brest, Toulouse, Grenoble, Strasbourg and Lyon.

The CGT reports “280 gatherings” and announces a quasi‑unitary Paris procession bringing together the CFDT, Solidaires, FSU, Unsa and UNEF, showing the unions’ determination to defend the status of the public and paid holiday of May 1 and social democracy.

Union leaders — including Marylise Léon, Sophie Binet and Caroline Chevé — will emphasize quality of work life, wage increases and the fight against inflation and rising fuel prices.

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A useful but still insufficient mobilization: May 1 remains alive, but the balance of power must be strengthened against the government and the RN.

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A controlled nationwide mobilization that requires tight management to ensure security, prevent unrest and protect sensitive sites.

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