France and Germany braced for unrest with hundreds of demonstrations planned – Europe live

France is preparing for a third weekend of protests, with 70,000 police deployed amid concerns of unrest. Demonstrations are driven by rising living costs and education issues, with unions and students participating. In Germany, protests are also planned by a youth coalition demanding better education and climate action. Authorities in both countries are on high alert for potential violence, with restrictions in place in major cities. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a high risk of public disorder, while German officials are cautious about preemptively criminalizing protests.