French interior minister vows 'utmost firmness' against protesters' planned shutdown

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said Friday he does not expect large-scale protests next week but ordered police to respond firmly to a viral online campaign calling for a protest movement to "block everything". The campaign’s organisers have suggested a range of actions from blocking train stations to picketing oil refineries.

Sep 6, 2025 - 08:06
French interior minister vows 'utmost firmness' against protesters' planned shutdown
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said Friday he does not expect large-scale protests next week but ordered police to respond firmly to a viral online campaign calling for a protest movement to "block everything". The campaign’s organisers have suggested a range of actions from blocking train stations to picketing oil refineries.