The third act of the mobilization against the high cost of living will take place on Saturday with protests, sit-ins and a symbolic 'night of darkness'.
The mobilization against the rising cost of living will see its third act this Saturday. Organizers are planning protests, sit-ins and an operation called 'night of darkness'. This day is part of a broader movement aimed at denouncing the economic pressure weighing on households.
Processions are expected to travel through several main arteries of major cities, while static gatherings have been announced in front of public buildings or symbolic locations. The 'night of darkness' consists of a voluntary switching off of public or private lighting for a determined period, in order to illustrate the situation experienced by part of the population.
Organizers are hoping for strong participation, as during previous action days. They are calling on citizens to express their discontent peacefully. Local authorities have been informed of the routes and schedules, and security measures will be put in place to supervise the gatherings.
This new step comes in a context of soaring energy prices, food and rent. The unions and associations behind the movement are demanding concrete measures, including salary increases and price controls on essential goods.
Shopkeepers and transport users are being invited to anticipate possible disruptions. Municipal services in several cities have already announced diversions or temporary closures of certain facilities.
Following this day, organizers plan to give an update on the continuation of the movement. Further mobilization is not ruled out if the demands are not heard.
Processions are expected to travel through several main arteries of major cities, while static gatherings have been announced in front of public buildings or symbolic locations. The 'night of darkness' consists of a voluntary switching off of public or private lighting for a determined period, in order to illustrate the situation experienced by part of the population.
Organizers are hoping for strong participation, as during previous action days. They are calling on citizens to express their discontent peacefully. Local authorities have been informed of the routes and schedules, and security measures will be put in place to supervise the gatherings.
This new step comes in a context of soaring energy prices, food and rent. The unions and associations behind the movement are demanding concrete measures, including salary increases and price controls on essential goods.
Shopkeepers and transport users are being invited to anticipate possible disruptions. Municipal services in several cities have already announced diversions or temporary closures of certain facilities.
Following this day, organizers plan to give an update on the continuation of the movement. Further mobilization is not ruled out if the demands are not heard.
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Source: La Nouvelle République