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France deploys 70,000 police as Halloween protests risk new riots

Paris bans a planned march and authorities brace for a repeat of looting that struck French cities two weeks ago.

newest coverage 8d agosummary written 8d ago6 pieces1 likes & upvotes Google NewsNewswiresBluesky

What to know

  • France deployed 70,000 police nationwide on Halloween to prevent a repeat of looting that struck cities two weeks earlier.
  • Protests are driven by anger over living costs, school conditions and Macron's 2027 budget austerity amid debt near 120% of GDP.
  • A planned march between Paris's Republique and Bastille squares was banned by the top administrative court.
  • The unrest has boosted far-right leader Marine Le Pen in polls and spread to over 30 German cities, as retail losses exceed €1 billion.

Laurent Nunez French Interior MinisterEmmanuel MacronEmmanuel Macron President of FranceMarine Le PenMarine Le Pen Far-right presidential candidateAaron Berthier de Grandry 15-year-old student protester

France deploys 70,000 police as Halloween protests risk new riots
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  1. 3

    Top court confirms ban on Republique-Bastille march

    France's top administrative court rejected a union challenge and upheld a ban on the symbolic march route between the Paris squares of Republique and Bastille, pushing demonstrations to boulevards on the eastern fringe of the city, away from central shopping areas.

  2. 2

    France deploys 70,000 police nationwide for Halloween protests

    Authorities mobilized a massive police presence across France, citing concern that rioters could use Halloween masks to conceal their identities; the US Embassy advised travelers to avoid demonstration areas. Parallel youth-led protests were planned in more than 30 German cities the same day.

    “When I was little, I was told young people were the future. Well, if we, as the future of France, lack resources, that means France will end up collapsing.”
    — Aaron Berthier de Grandry
  3. 1

    Data shows French economy shrank in the third quarter

    Figures released Friday showed the economy contracting, compounding pressure on a government already grappling with public debt approaching 120% of GDP and rising borrowing costs.

  4. background

    Nunez vows an 'extremely firm response' to any trouble — Interior Minister Laurent Nunez held a news conference setting out security arrangements for the anticipated Halloween protests, calling the day a 'very high risk' of renewed unrest and warning against rioters hiding behind Halloween masks.

  5. background

    Riots and looting catch French security forces off guard — Nationwide unrest two weeks before Halloween left shops, public buildings and businesses damaged across French cities, including outlets of luxury brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.

  6. background

    Protests gather pace as Macron's government opens 2027 budget talks — Students, trade unions and a re-emergent 'Yellow Vest' movement began mobilizing over living costs, school conditions and university admissions as the minority government launched austerity-driven budget negotiations.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 3 outlets France braces for fresh unrest, government vows tough response

    first by USA Today, 8d ago · also Investing.com News, Reuters

  2. 2 outlets France braces for fresh unrest amid protests, as officials vow tough response to rioting

    first by Times of Israel, 8d ago · also The Times of Israel