Shops and bars in some areas of Paris have been ordered to close by the Préfecture de Police as police chiefs worry about violence - particularly from some 'yellow vest' groups who say they will be demonstrating in support of the strikers. READ ALSO 'Unlimited' strikes in France in December: What you need to knowThere will be union demonstrations on Thursday, but police are concerned about violence from 'yellow vest' or lack Bloc groups. Photo: AFPIn Paris and other cities there will be marches and demonstrations by unions - as well as off-duty emergency workers like police and medics who cannot strike. But police are particularly worried about plans announced by some 'yellow vest' groups to demonstrate alongside the striking workers to offer their support. Among the areas concerned are Boulevard de Denain, Place de la République, part of Boulevard de Magenta, Boulevard Voltaire and Place de la Nation.

Source: The Local December 03, 2019 14:37 UTC