Hundreds of thousands of young protesters take to the streets across France
Summary
France’s government estimated that 320,000 people, mostly young protesters, joined demonstrations across the country on Oct. 31 over living costs and education. The marches were largely peaceful, but authorities deployed about 70,000 police and gendarmes amid concerns about disorder after earlier protests turned violent.Key Facts
- The Oct. 31 demonstrations were the third consecutive weekend of protests.
- The government estimated 320,000 people protested nationwide, including 70,000 in Paris.
- Government estimates put turnout at more than 500,000 on Oct. 17 and 410,000 on Oct. 24.
- Authorities deployed about 70,000 police and gendarmes across France.
- Organizers’ estimates of protest turnout were much higher than the government’s figures.
- Paris authorities moved the main march outside the city center and restricted access to some areas overnight.
- The protests began with high school students’ concerns about school buildings, teacher shortages and university admissions.
- Youth-led demonstrations were also reported in Germany and Italy.
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