Europe Braces for Halloween Protests
Summary
France, Spain and Germany are preparing for Halloween-weekend demonstrations and possible unrest on Oct. 31. French authorities plan to deploy 70,000 security personnel, Barcelona police are monitoring calls for another gathering after recent violence, and German organizers expect more than 100,000 young protesters in at least 23 cities.Key Facts
- France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Oct. 31 carries a high risk of public disorder and said demonstrations would be barred from city centers.
- France plans to deploy 70,000 police officers and security personnel on Saturday.
- Authorities said 410,000 people joined marches across France the previous Saturday.
- In Barcelona on Oct. 24, more than 600 young people gathered; authorities reported at least 23 businesses looted or vandalized and 33 small fires.
- Authorities reported 130 arrests in weekend unrest in Spain, including 76 minors; about 20 more people were arrested after disturbances in Bilbao.
- A Telegram group using the name Blocus BCN circulated calls for another gathering in Barcelona on Oct. 31, according to the article.
- Germany expects more than 100,000 people to attend youth-led demonstrations in at least 23 cities.
- The German demonstrations are organized by Gen Z Regelt and will address education, healthcare, climate action, living costs, military conscription and austerity.
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