France Faces Escalating Tensions as Protests and Violence Loom Ahead of Halloween

10/30/2026

France’s interior minister has warned of a "very high risk of public disorder" and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. France has...

10/30/2026

No protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. People...

10/30/2026

For the third Saturday in a row, people across France are set to take to the streets to protest against the high cost of living and demand better funding for education. Police are preparing for...

10/29/2026

France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality.