European cities brace for new wave of violent protests this weekend

European cities are on high alert for a new wave of violent protests this weekend, with authorities mobilizing massive security forces to prevent a repeat of last week's riots. France is deploying 70,000 security personnel nationwide, with Italy preparing paratroopers and armored vehicles. French authorities report 2,700 arrests since last Saturday, and museums like the Louvre will remain closed. Unauthorized demonstrations will be dissolved, and some cities have banned protests entirely. The unrest stems from student protests over school conditions and budget cuts, which have merged with broader anger over living costs. Similar tensions are reported in Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Albania, with German left-wing radicals calling for violence on Halloween.