Shops across Europe boarded up storefronts before expected protests in several cities. Many businesses in The Hague, Nancy, and Berlin prepared for possible unrest.
Some storefronts were sealed with wooden panels to guard against possible damage.
Shop owners explained they feared broken glass and damaged goods inside buildings. Officials have not yet announced exact dates or times for the demonstrations.
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