Tag: #Civil Unrest

France on Halloween: 70,000 Law Enforcement Officers, Closed Metro Stations, and Boarded-Up Storefronts Amid Third Wave of Protests

Politics 10/31/2026, 15:32

As France faces a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, authorities have deployed 70,000 security personnel, closed 40 metro stations in Paris, and businesses have boarded up storefronts. The Supreme Court has banned the march route from Bastille to Nation.

Nationwide Protests in France: Clashes in Regions and Massive Demonstrations

Politics 10/24/2026, 21:04

On October 24, nationwide protests took place in France with over 400,000 participants. While Paris remained peaceful, regional cities saw violent clashes with police.

New Wave of Protests in France: Large-Scale Demonstrations, Arrests, and Resignation Demands

Politics 10/24/2026, 16:32

On October 24, massive protests against the cost of living and government policies swept France. Police detained 135 people, with 35,000 participants reported.