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08.09.2025

France Mobilizes 80,000 Police for Protests

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Rettillo explained in a statement to French media: “We are mobilizing 80,000 members of the gendarmerie and police in preparation for the widespread protests expected to be organized across the country.” Rettillo emphasized that these demonstrations “”, as “extremely violent” left-wing extremist forces have exploited the initiative, noting that the demonstrations have now become an act of societal extremism. Rettillo accused the leader of the left-wing “Rebellious France” party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, of inciting participation in the movement, considering that his call contributes to escalating tensions. The leftist leader and founder of “Rebellious France,” Jean-Luc Mélenchon, publicly called on August 29 to join the protests, reflecting the growing political support for this movement.