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Protests in France

Protests in France have continued for the third consecutive weekend, with around 320,000 participants across the country, including 70,000 in Paris, according to Interior Ministry data.

Turnout was lower than the previous two weekends. Authorities reported 410,000 demonstrators on October 24 and 550,000 on October 17, while organizers claimed that around 800,000 people participated on each of those days.

One of the reasons that may have contributed to the lower turnout is the disruption of public transport. In Lyon, trams and metro trains were running at half capacity, while in Paris over 40 metro stations were closed and tram traffic was also affected.

The Interior Ministry described the situation during the first part of the day as generally calm, with no significant incidents. By 2:00 p.m., 27 arrests had been recorded, compared to 217 at the same time during the October 24 protests.

However, tensions rose as demonstrators dispersed in several major cities. In Lyon, police used tear gas when the protest reached Jean-Macé Square. Authorities warned that they would respond firmly to those responsible for the violence and damage.

The protests began last month as a movement of high school students protesting the dilapidated state of educational buildings, teacher shortages and a university admissions system that they say penalizes students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The movement was later joined by unions and other groups opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's policies, with various social demands.

The majority of the protesters have been peaceful, but clashes have been recorded at some rallies, with violent groups attacking police with fireworks and hard objects. The October 17 protests were also accompanied by rioting and looting, catching the authorities by surprise.

Police have used tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons to disperse the crowds, and these interventions have also caused serious injuries.

To prevent further incidents on Halloween night, authorities have taken extra security measures. President Macron said Saturday's marches would be held outside city centers to protect businesses. In Paris, police blocked access to Place de la République and the Les Halles area from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Meanwhile, a 9pm curfew has been imposed for unaccompanied minors in the area around the Champs-Élysées this weekend. A similar measure was previously suspended by a Paris court, which ruled the restriction a serious and unlawful infringement of freedom of movement.

Protests spread to other European countries

Movements against social problems, in the fields of housing and education, have spread to other European cities.

In Germany, the youth initiative “Gen Z regelt” organized rallies in several cities, demanding more investment in education, health and climate protection, and against the return of compulsory military service. Organizers said more than 180,000 people had registered online, but by Saturday afternoon only a few thousand had taken part in the protests.

Young people also gathered near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, demanding more investment in education and housing.

In The Hague, Netherlands, police increased their presence in the city center's shopping area after online calls for protests and fears of riots and looting. No large gatherings or significant incidents were reported by midday.

In Italy, law enforcement is on high alert after clashes in Milan, Turin and Bologna. In Barcelona, ​​Catalan police planned to activate the highest alert level after calls for new rallies from an anonymous TikTok network. Last weekend's riots in the city led to around 130 arrests, mostly of minors.

Calls for protests have also been shared on TikTok in Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal.


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