The CGT says it is preparing an appeal against the ban on demonstrations in Lyon tomorrow, where Emmanuel Macron will be traveling

The CGT du Rhône intends to demonstrate. The union assured on Sunday May 7 that it was preparing an appeal against the establishment of a perimeter banning demonstrations during the visit of President Emmanuel Macron scheduled for Monday in Lyon.

The CGT departmental union of the Rhône and the metropolis of Lyon had called for a rally to commemorate the social heritage of the Resistance on May 8 near the site where the President of the Republic is to go, in the district of Montluc . But this gathering will not be able to take place, the prefecture of the Rhône having announced on Friday the establishment of a security perimeter with, in particular, the prohibition of “processions, parades and protest rallies”.

“An appeal is underway against this ban”, the union said in a statement. If it is lifted, the rally will take place at Parc Montluc. Otherwise, it will take place a few blocks away, he said. The Head of State is to preside over a ceremony in tribute to the French Resistance and to Jean Moulin as the 80th anniversary of his arrest by the Gestapo approaches.