France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests
7 sources·Updated October 25, 2026
France police protests
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- Irish Times World·13h agoFrance dodges rerun of looting and riots after security boost
French government deployed some 70,000 security officials, including elite anti-terror forces
Read at Irish Times World → - SBS World·1d agoNearly 1,000 arrested as fresh clashes erupt across France
The protests drew up to 800,000 people across the country, with authorities deploying more than 70,000 security forces.
Read at SBS World → - Irish Independent·1d agoFears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekendRead at Irish Independent →
- Financial Times·1d agoFrance prepares for protests with big police deployment
Government puts 20% more officers on the streets for Saturday to boost security following last weekend’s riots
Read at Financial Times → - NZ Herald World·1d agoFrance to deploy 70,000 police for fresh protests amid fears of violence, looting
The French courts have jailed 217 people over last weekend's violence.
Read at NZ Herald World → - DW News EN·1d agoFrance to deploy 70,000 police officers ahead of protests
With new protests in France planned for this weekend, the authorities pledged to do everything in their power to prevent looting, violence and vandalism.
Read at DW News EN → - NYT World·2d agoFrance Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests
Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.
Read at NYT World →
