Caen braces for second cost-of-living protest on October 24

A new protest is planned in Caen, France, for Saturday, October 24, 2026, following last week's massive mobilization. The "Acte II" demonstration is scheduled to start at 14:00 at Place de la République. The movement has expanded beyond students to include unions, Gilets Jaunes, and parents. Nearly 200 protests are already listed nationwide on the 17octobregiletjaune.net website. The Calvados prefect has suggested potentially banning gatherings in the hypercenter to protect shops from damage. Protesters may face a significantly reinforced police presence, as most demonstrations have not been officially declared.