70,000 police officers ensure the French protests, a social media organizer was taken down in Italy

Protests in France against living costs began peacefully despite heightened police presence, with 70,000 officers deployed to prevent unrest. While major cities like Paris and Marseille saw calm demonstrations, Lyon experienced minor incidents due to a ban on protests. In Italy, Milan heightened security with over 1,400 personnel to prevent similar violence, following recent riots. Authorities are investigating a Moroccan immigrant linked to potential terrorism and incitement, conducting numerous searches across cities. A new unit will be formed in Italy to address issues related to youth involved in street riots.