AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProtests and Security: Paris has imposed a third night of curfews and banned gatherings at key sites as France braces for more demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron vowed to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s violence, with a major police deployment planned for Saturday. Political Pressure: Talks between unions and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ended without agreement; the CGT is calling for a November 5 general strike over living costs, wages and public-service cuts. Macron also condemned foreign leaders’ claims about the unrest, calling them “stupid” and “unacceptable.” Fiscal Strain: France’s 10-year bond yield hit 5% for the first time since 2002, adding to pressure on a government already facing unrest and a worsening economic outlook. Energy Diplomacy: During his Gulf tour, Macron secured Qatari gas supplies and additional Saudi diesel as France seeks to ease energy-price pressures.
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