France deploys 70,000 security personnel as protests enter third week ahead of Halloween

Summary

France has deployed 70,000 security personnel as protests enter a third consecutive weekend, with a new wave planned for Halloween. Fox News reports that Emmanuel Macron's government is deploying 70,000 police officers as France braces for a third week of intense protests, which have caused over $1 billion in losses. Hindustan Times reports that authorities tightened restrictions as student unions called for blockades of schools and universities, with the protests expected to continue into Halloween.

Timeline

1. Fox News

   31 Oct 2026, 14:27 UTCSource ↗

   Fox News reports that Emmanuel Macron's government is deploying 70,000 police officers as France braces for a third week of intense protests amid over $1 billion in losses.

2. Hindustan Times

   31 Oct 2026, 16:27 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that France deployed 70,000 security personnel and tightened restrictions as protests entered a third consecutive weekend, while student unions called for school and university blockades on Halloween.