France braces for Saturday protests as dialogue fails, police to be reinforced

The French government's call for dialogue has been rejected by protest organizers, with Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu announcing an 'upgrade' in law enforcement for Saturday's demonstrations against the high cost of living. The move follows last Saturday's chaos and signals a hardening stance, while the Prime Minister defended the government in the National Assembly. The situation remains tense with potential for further escalation.