A day of strong mobilization without major incidents: "the right to protest is as important as the right to vote"

On October 24, the anticipated second act of protests against rising living costs unfolded differently than expected. Despite fears of violence and looting, the demonstrations attracted large crowds, with estimates of 410,000 participants nationwide, including 110,000 in Paris. The CGT union claimed even higher numbers, citing 800,000 nationwide and 250,000 in the capital. The protests focused on purchasing power and public services, showing resilience despite previous challenges and police presence.