Protests in France. Over 40 metro stations closed

French authorities are preparing for potential unrest during upcoming demonstrations, mobilizing 70,000 police and gendarmes. Despite peaceful protests on October 24, concerns remain about aggressive participants hiding their faces with Halloween masks. Over 150 protests are planned nationwide, with more than 40 metro stations in Paris closed. A curfew will be in effect in areas affected by recent riots. Protests have been ongoing since September, driven by students demanding better educational conditions and criticizing the government's slow response. The government is also proposing legislation to hold vandals financially accountable for damages caused during protests.