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The front page of Le Figaro highlights ongoing protests and public order concerns in France, particularly related to a demonstration on October 31st, which coincides with Halloween. The articles discuss the legality of masking faces during protests, police mobilization, transport disruptions in…
France's Interior Minister stated that disguising one's face during Halloween celebrations will not be a legitimate excuse to disturb public order, questioning the legality of such actions.
Authorities are anticipating a high risk of public disorder during the October 31st demonstration, with 70,000 police officers mobilized across France and concerns about evening violence, especially with Halloween celebrations. Students and high schoolers are called to protest.
As a measure related to the October 31st demonstration, at least 41 metro stations in Paris are being shut down.
The Council of State has overturned a decision by the Paris administrative court, banning the planned protest route between Bastille and Nation on October 31st.
Several influencers are under investigation for statements made online related to recent protests, leading to accusations of government censorship of dissenting voices.
