Paris Police Chief Sparks Outcry by Advising Shopkeepers to Hire Private Security Ahead of Saturday’s Far-Left Protests
The Paris police prefect’s advice to shop owners to hire private guards drew accusations of failure against Emmanuel Macron’s government.
Shop owners in Paris are preparing for another weekend of far-left protests against the rising cost of living, following recent demonstrations that resulted in widespread violence, looting, and arson across France. In Paris alone, hundreds of shops were vandalized and looted, with major luxury brands like Chanel, Lacoste, and Louis Vuitton being targeted. The government reports thousands of businesses affected nationwide, prompting businesses along the Champs-Élysées to board up their storefronts.
- Paris shop owners anticipate further far-left protests this weekend.
- Previous demonstrations led to violence, looting, and arson across France.
- In Paris, 451 shops were vandalized and 228 looted.
- Nationwide, approximately 3,000 businesses were affected.
- Stores on the Champs-Élysées were seen boarding up their premises.
- Luxury brands such as Chanel, Lacoste, and Louis Vuitton were among those looted.
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