800 arrested in the protests in France

The French government reported 779 arrests following protests on Saturday, with no major incidents despite calls for violence. Participation decreased to 320,000 demonstrators, down from 550,000 the previous week. The Interior Ministry noted 291 actions took place, with 70,000 participants in Paris. Compared to earlier protests, the number of arrests and participants has significantly declined. Authorities reported 116 injuries among law enforcement, with one serious incident involving a Molotov cocktail in Paris. A strict police operation helped prevent severe incidents during the night, despite fears of violence linked to Halloween.