Up to 30,000 expected to protest the National Rally congress in Orléans

Orléans, France

A march against racism and fascism leaves the cathedral square at 10:30 a.m. local time, called by about 50 organizations and unions.

Deployed this weekend

3,000 officers and firefighters

Nearly 3,000 police, gendarmes and firefighters will be deployed, with armoured vehicles, water cannon and drones.

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The Loiret prefect, Hugues Moutouh, banned all gatherings on Sunday, when the party launches Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign.