French President Emmanuel Macron has returned from his tour of the Gulf and is convening a meeting with relevant ministers and intelligence services to strategize on preventing unrest during the upcoming protests scheduled for this Saturday.

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“The government must hold its nerve,” Macron told reporters earlier this week.

He is expected to address the media following the meeting. Additionally, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will hold a separate meeting with party leaders to discuss their concerns, particularly regarding policing and the upcoming presidential campaign.

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