LIVE, demonstrations of October 31: Laurent Nuñez states that the marches "went well"; 40,000 checks carried out across France

In France, recent protests saw significant participation, with 320,000 demonstrators reported, including 70,000 in Paris. The Interior Minister noted effective police controls, leading to 422 arrests. Despite some violent incidents involving radical groups, many marches proceeded peacefully. The youth unions are calling for further school blockades, citing unmet demands from the government. Jean-Luc Mélenchon emphasized the need for the government to respond to the protests, criticizing media coverage that downplays the turnout.