France: Students, unions and Yellow Vests unite against austerity

It's a large-scale mobilization that everyone is anticipating, including the government. According to authorities, 190,000 people could demonstrate across France Saturday, including 40,000 in Paris, with authorities seeking to keep marchers away from key sites in the capital. Nationwide, the Interior Minister's Office says around 500 protest actions are being considered, with more than 90 demonstrations being organized. The government has warned of possible clashes. High school and university students are expected to join yellow vest protesters, farmers and firefighters on the streets. This set of demands may come together in one common protest, but they are completely different demands. Joint demonstrations with yellow vest protesters, students and firefighters are possible but not confirmed. Leaders of left-wing parties, including France Unbowed, the Greens and the Communist Party say they're also planning to march.