French protests: Halloween rallies, November 5 strike planned

French high school students, unions, "yellow vests," and students are maintaining pressure after October 24 protests, with new actions planned including "casserole" rallies, an "Act III Halloween," and a November 5 strike call. The "yellow vests" coordination announced a gathering on October 30 from 6-9 PM outside the National Assembly and town halls to defend public liberties, followed by a third protest act on October 31, featuring fixed rallies and a call to attend in Halloween costumes, with about 406 mobilizations listed nationwide. High school organizations will meet with authorities on October 26 and threaten blockades from November 2, while an inter-union coalition has called for a strike on November 5 over wages, public services, employment, and industry, with private education unions joining for the first time.