Macron faces protests and crackdowns during visits to French towns.
TL;DR
Local law enforcement officers in Ganges, France confiscated saucepans used by protesters to make noise during demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron's visit to a high school. The officer referred to a ban on "portable sound devices" and "entertainment devices" issued by local authorities. Macron is currently touring the country to reconcile with the public after his controversial pensions reform became law. Pans and trowels were also used by crowds of demonstrators to disrupt Macron's visit to the town of Muttersholtz on Wednesday.
- Local French authorities crack down on saucepans during Macron visit POLITICO Europe
- Macron seeks to defuse pensions crisis by visiting Eastern, Southern towns amid tensions FRANCE 24 English
- Banging saucepans will not move France forward, says Macron The Guardian
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- Police block protesters as Macron faces down hostile crowds in rural France FRANCE 24 English
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