Bordeaux braces for second cost-of-living protest with city center ban

A second protest against the high cost of living is underway in Bordeaux on October 24, with authorities banning demonstrations in the city center and many shops barricading themselves following last week's riots. The prefecture has prohibited gatherings in the center, with fines of 135 euros for participants and a 20:00 curfew for unaccompanied minors. Unions have filed an emergency appeal against the ban, while tram service faces progressive disruptions across six lines. The October 17 protest degenerated into looting and vandalism, including attacks on stores like Decathlon and the prefect's residence, prompting the stricter security measures for this second act.