Protests begin in France, as Italian police raid homes in Milan ahead of demonstrations – Europe live
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Key context: <p>France has deployed 70,000 officers around the country, while protests are also expected in Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland</p><p>Jesse, 40, a charity worker from the north of Paris, had turned out for the street march.</p><p>She said: “I’m so angry. I’m here to support schoolchildren’s demands for better conditions. I’m so proud of them and we have to stand together.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/24/france-demonstrations-police-macron-italy-albania-belgium-spain-ukraine-russia-europe-latest-news">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
France has deployed 70,000 officers around the country, while protests are also expected in Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and IrelandJesse, 40, a charity worker from the north of Paris, had turned out for the street march.She said: “I’m so angry. I’m here to support schoolchildren’s demands for better conditions. I’m so proud of them and we have to stand together.” Continue reading...
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