Protests under way in Germany and France as minister warns against use of Halloween masks – Europe live
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Key context: <p>France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with Halloween costumes could result in fines</p><p>Protesters in <strong>Paris</strong> have begun marching from Porte de Bagnolet, with demonstrations also taking place in <strong>Lille</strong> and <strong>Lyon</strong>.</p><p>Crowds of people have gathered in Paris for the protests, where two French student unions <strong>have called for a blockade of schools and universities</strong> on Tuesday and Thursday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/31/france-germany-protests-paris-europe-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with Halloween costumes could result in finesProtesters in Paris have begun marching from Porte de Bagnolet, with demonstrations also taking place in Lille and Lyon.Crowds of people have gathered in Paris for the protests, where two French student unions have called for a blockade of schools and universities on Tuesday and Thursday. Continue reading...
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