France on alert as 70,000 police mobilised for Halloween protests

France has mobilised around 70,000 police officers to deal with a new wave of protests this weekend. This move comes after a series of nationwide demonstrations on October 17 turned violent, resulting in some of the country's worst rioting in years. The protests are a response to rising living costs and inequality, with the Yellow Vest movement and student unions calling for action. The increased police presence aims to prevent further public disorder, which the interior minister has warned is a very high risk.

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France's interior minister has warned of a high risk of public disorder, and the deployment of 70,000 police officers indicates a significant level of concern. This could lead to market volatility and a decrease in investor confidence.

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