https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-behind-the-protests-and-riots-in-france-and-what-comes-nextContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-behind-the-protests-and-riots-in-france-and-what-comes-nexthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-s-behind-the-protests-and-riots-in-france-and-what-comes-next#u169196Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:17:54 +0000France is preparing for potential unrest on Halloween with the deployment of 70,000 police officers nationwide. This move comes as protests over living costs and education reforms have been ongoing since mid-September. The protests have sometimes turned violent, with concerns raised about police tactics. The government is trying to balance public safety with the right to protest.Why it mattersThe protests in France are part of a larger trend of unrest across Europe, driven by concerns over living costs, education, and economic opportunities. The French government has faced criticism for its ha