LIVE, October 31 protests: several hundred thousand people marched against the high cost of living in France, partial curfews planned tonight in some major cities

On Saturday, over 320,000 people protested in France, with significant participation in Paris. The Interior Minister reported more than 40,000 police checks and 565 arrests, attributing violence to radical left groups. In Marseille, chaos ensued as police used tear gas to disperse crowds. The government imposed curfews in certain areas due to public order disturbances. Meanwhile, protests in Germany saw young people rallying against the cost of living and conscription without major incidents. The term 'ultragauche' has been used to describe violent leftist groups, but its application has broadened over time, leading to debates about its implications in the political landscape.