France again prepares with tens of thousands of police in the streets: "Very high risk of disturbances"
France deploys 70,000 police officers across the country ahead of expected stormy protests on Halloween. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disturbances. A 15-year-old student plans to protest for the third consecutive week. Damage to businesses is estimated at one billion euros.
France is deploying 70,000 police officers nationwide ahead of expected stormy protests on Saturday, Halloween night. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez promised a firm response and said there is a "very high risk" of disturbances. The protests, led in part by elements of the radical left and with significant participation from immigrant communities, erupted over the high cost of living and poor conditions in educational institutions. Aaron Bertier de Grandry, a 15-year-old high school student from a Paris suburb, intends to participate in his third consecutive weekend of protests, saying: "If we, as the future of France, lack the necessary resources, it means that France will eventually collapse." Damage to businesses is estimated at one billion euros, and the government is advancing a law requiring rioters to pay compensation of up to 10,000 euros.