French Interior Minister Deploys 70,000 Police for Halloween Protests Amid Rising Unrest

French Interior Minister 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. The protests are part of ongoing demonstrations against rising living costs and inequality, which have led to widespread unrest. The Yellow Vest movement and student unions have called for a new day of protests on Saturday, escalating tensions in the country. The demonstrations come amid a backdrop of economic hardship, with nationwide protests on October 17 degenerating into some of the country’s worst rioting in years. The French government has been under pressure to address public discontent, but the scale of the police deployment suggests a heightened concern over potential violence. Both sources confirm the deployment of 70,000 police officers, though the exact number and timing of the protests remain consistent across reports.