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Orléans imposes heightened security ahead of National Rally rally
Roads were closed and police deployed to metro stations and transport hubs ahead of the National Rally rally in Orléans, France. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the rally and approximately 30,000 the counter-demonstration.
Extraordinary security measures were put in place in Orléans, France, ahead of the National Rally party’s rally amid concerns about possible tensions.
Orléans Mayor Serge Grouard announced that comprehensive measures had been taken for the rally, which began at 10:30 a.m. local time. Throughout the weekend, children under 15 were prohibited from being outdoors between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Some routes in the city were closed to traffic, while police officers were deployed at metro stations and critical transport hubs. Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the rally.
Protest against the National Rally
While the rally is expected to continue the following day, a demonstration against racism, fascism and imperialism was held in Orléans at the call of dozens of trade unions.
Approximately 30,000 people are expected to gather for the counter-demonstration in the city, which also drew protesters from various parts of France, particularly Paris. Thousands of people gathered in front of the cathedral, protesting the policies of the National Rally party and chanting anti-racism slogans.
Trade unions were joined at the demonstration by Socialist Party Secretary-General Olivier Faure and lawmakers from the France Unbowed party.
CGT Secretary-General Sophie Binet called the National Rally party “racist” in remarks in Orléans. Binet argued that the far right poses the greatest threat to workers and claimed that the party represents a danger to the republic and democracy.
Olivier Faure also referred to the attack in the city of Trappes, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as a terrorist attack. Faure said racism could lead to the most violent and deadly acts.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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