France and Belgium brace for protests with 70,000 police deployed

sudinfo.be (French) —

France and Belgium face a new day of social protests this Saturday, with France deploying over 70,000 police and gendarmes, a 20% increase from last week, following violent clashes and looting on October 17. The French security buildup aims to prevent a repeat of the destruction seen in previous demonstrations. In Brussels, authorities and shopkeepers are barricading in anticipation of a new rally announced during the week. The protests draw diverse groups, from students to unions and "yellow vests," amid high political tension six months before France's presidential election. France's deteriorating public finances also raise concerns across Europe.


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