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Hundreds of protests expected across France as authorities try to prevent further civil unrest – Europe live

Global Published 24 October 2026, 13:14 · archived 24 Oct 2026

France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and IrelandGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of events in Europe – we will be closely following protests across the continent today.In France, hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across the country, with high school students, unionists, “yellow vest” demonstrators and others turning out for a fourth weekend of protests demanding more government funding for schools and measures to help with housing and the cost of living. Continue reading...

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