France boards up ahead of Halloween protests

Businesses in Paris are preparing for protests coinciding with Halloween, deploying security measures due to fears of violence. Authorities will mobilize 70,000 personnel to prevent unrest similar to previous weeks. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that protests are permitted outside city centers, while social media calls for gatherings have raised concerns. The protests reflect a tense political atmosphere ahead of upcoming presidential elections, with demands evolving from economic issues to civil liberties.