France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
France is deploying 70,000 police officers to manage a third consecutive weekend of youth-led protests regarding living costs and education. Similar demonstrations are spreading across Europe, with authorities imposing strict movement restrictions in Paris to prevent rioting.
Why it matters
The escalation of youth-led civil unrest across Europe highlights growing economic dissatisfaction and potential political instability in major Western nations.
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France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe
Police officers run toward protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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