Hundreds of protests expected across France, with shops, businesses and tourist sites closed – Europe live

Protests are taking place across Europe, particularly in France, where hundreds of thousands are expected to rally for increased government funding for education and housing. French authorities have heightened security measures, deploying 70,000 police and closing metro stations and businesses to prevent looting. Tensions are exacerbated by a recent racially motivated shooting near Paris. Additionally, Marine Le Pen's National Rally is holding a conference in Orléans, anticipated to attract significant counter-demonstrations. Similar protests are occurring in several other European countries today.