France is deploying 70,000 police officers to prevent further unrest during nationwide protests expected on October 31, fueled by discontent over the rising cost of living, the state of public services, and the policies of French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, Reuters reports.
"All forces have been mobilized to ensure an extremely firm response to any breaches of public order," stated Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.
Nunez described the day of the protests as a period of "very high risk." Authorities also fear that rioters might use Halloween masks to conceal their identities. Existing legislation already allows the police to prohibit the wearing of masks when there is a threat to public order.
Mass protests in France began on September 29, against the backdrop of discussions regarding the 2027 budget, and have since spread across nearly the entire country. Students demanded better learning conditions and a solution to the shortage of teachers. Trade unions and the "Yellow Vests" movement joined the protests, which were fueled by dissatisfaction with the state of schools and the university system.
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A crisis task force will reconvene in France on Saturday to monitor the situation regarding mass demonstrations across the country; two meetings are scheduled, according to the television channel BFMTV.
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