On 31 October 2026, France experienced a new wave of street protests. In advance of the demonstrations, the government announced the deployment of an additional 70 000 police officers to maintain public order and prevent a recurrence of the large‑scale unrest that occurred on 17 October. Interior Minister Núñez warned that the risk of violence in several cities that evening was “very high” and urged local police forces to increase vigilance. He also noted that radical groups were using social‑media platforms to call for gatherings in city centres and public squares after 8 p.m., and that authorities would respond firmly to any violent acts. The protests are being organised by the Yellow‑Vests movement, trade unions, and student groups, who are demanding lower living costs, better wages and improvements to public services. The demonstrations are part of a broader wave of unrest that has spread across Europe, with authorities expecting the protests to reach Germany on Saturday. In Bordeaux, a clothing retailer had closed its shop windows with plywood on Friday, 30 October, in anticipation of potential disorder during the nationwide protests against high living costs and social inequality.
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