Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:49am on 24 Oct 2026,Saturday International
Protests began across France on October 24, 2026, as students, trade unions and “Yellow Vest” demonstrators mobilised over rising living costs, housing concerns and underfunded schools. Authorities deployed around 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s violence and looting. Shops and restaurants boarded up their premises, while major Paris attractions, including the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, closed temporarily. Several metro stations were also shut, disrupting transport. Authorities restricted demonstrations in some cities amid security concerns, while protesters continued demanding government action on economic pressures and public services. (PC: AFP)
