Live: France braces for more nationwide protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'

The planned protests come amid ongoing nationwide strikes that have drawn hundreds of thousands of workers demonstrating against the rising cost of living. Youth-led unrest has continued for weeks, prompting authorities to ban the Yellow Vests rally in central Paris.

Despite the prohibition, the Yellow Vests movement is urging supporters to engage in 'mass disobedience' during their planned gathering. Meanwhile, other groups including unions and student organizations are preparing their own demonstrations across the country.

The situation remains tense as French authorities work to maintain public order while allowing for peaceful expression of dissent. The protests highlight growing public frustration with economic conditions and government policies.