Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched across France on Saturday (24 Oct), taking part in nationwide protests focused on education, public services and wider social concerns.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to manage demonstrations and maintain public order.
- The French Interior Ministry estimated 410,000 people joined protests nationwide, including around 110,000 in Paris, while organisers reported a higher turnout of nearly 800,000.
- The demonstrations were largely peaceful, although isolated clashes occurred in Paris and elsewhere; authorities reported nearly 1,000 arrests as police responded to incidents involving violence and public disorder.
The protests highlight ongoing debates in France over public services, inequality and government policy, with social issues expected to remain prominent ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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