Gilets jaunes and youth organizations call new protests in Nord and Pas-de-Calais, Digi Mart USA News (Nord and Pas-de-Calais, France): Following a very large mobilization on November 5, a new call to march was issued this Saturday by the gilets jaunes, youth organizations and the CGT union. In Lille, a demonstration is announced starting at 2:30 p.m.
from the Sébastopol theatre.
The movement launched on October 17 is set to enter a new phase Saturday with the “Act IV” called by the gilets jaunes and youth organizations such as the student union. Using an expression popular among younger people, they call for a “popular six-seven” against the high cost of living and the government, on November 7.
In Lille, a demonstration has been declared with the prefecture by the CGT, among others. The gathering point is planned for 2:30 p.m.
in front of the Sébastopol theatre. As on November 5, the Chti Orchestre, the northern version of the Orchestre du Nouveau Monde, is expected to kick off the march.
The Nord prefecture has not yet announced the route protesters may take. According to sources close to the matter, measures similar to last week are expected.
Gatherings in the city center are therefore expected to be banned, as are objects that could be used as weapons and personal protective equipment such as gloves, helmets and masks.
In Pas-de-Calais, the prefecture indicates that no declaration has been filed, but on a site opened by the gilets jaunes, a call has been issued to demonstrate in front of the Calais town hall at 2 p.m. A prefectoral order has been issued banning demonstrations on the town hall forecourt.
A second order authorizes police to capture images by drone throughout the city.
New protests are announced in Nord and Pas-de-Calais this Saturday, October 31, and in Lille the march route was changed and lengthened compared with Saturday, October 24.
