Emmanuel Macron’s government deployed 70,000 police officers as France prepared for a third week of intense protests on Halloween. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, especially after dark; about 320,000 people had taken to the streets nationwide, while losses exceeded $1 billion.
WHO:
Emmanuel Macron’s government
WHAT:
Emmanuel Macron’s government deployed 70,000 police officers in preparation for Halloween protests.
WHEN:
Reported Oct 31, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET
WHERE:
France
WHY:
The deployment was intended to prepare for a third week of protests and the risk of disorder on Halloween.
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