AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoProtests and Security: France is bracing for Saturday’s demonstrations, with security forces boosted by 20% and troops, police units GIGN and RAID on standby. President Emmanuel Macron says “illegitimate” gatherings may be banned; Lyon has prohibited all protests in the city. Unions are also calling a nationwide strike on November 5 over living costs and public-service cuts. Public Health: France has reported the first known human Shamonda virus infection. The patient, who was severely ill, died; investigators are still assessing the virus’s role. Authorities say there is no known risk to the wider public. Economy: French 10-year bond yields climbed above 5.1%, their highest since 2002, while the premium over German bonds reached its widest level since the eurozone debt crisis, as protests and budget worries unsettle investors. Tour de France: The 2027 men’s race will start in Edinburgh and include 71 kilometres of time trials before finishing in Paris. The women’s race will end atop the Puy de Dôme.
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