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France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests

23 October 2026 at 15:18
Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

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Riot police officers during civil unrest in Paris on Sunday.

In Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests

22 October 2026 at 13:54
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

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Police officers in Paris on Tuesday during a partial curfew put in place after last weekend’s demonstrations.

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

21 October 2026 at 22:05
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

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Protesters against the high cost of living in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday.
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