09:01 (07:01)⇢May Day Police Brace For Potential Disruptions
⌨The newspapers report extensively on May Day demonstrations taking place across France today (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien). Between 100,000-150,000 protesters are expected nationwide, with Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez expressing concerns about potential "disturbances" from 1,000-1,500 individuals, deploying 2,000 police officers. Other significant coverage includes the US-Ukraine joint investment fund for natural resources signed after difficult negotiations (Le Monde, Les Echos, L'Express), climate change projections showing dramatic temperature increases in French cities by 2100 (Le Figaro), and growing CEO-worker pay inequality with executive compensation rising 50% over five years while worker pay increased just 0.9% (Libération).