Cost-of-living protests spread across Europe as authorities prepare for further rallies

Economy · First reported 30 Oct, 09:32 · Updated 09:39

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Demonstrations over living costs, public services and education have spread across several European countries. France and Germany are preparing for further rallies, while French student leaders say government measures do not go far enough.

Protests involving students and other groups have taken place in several European countries, with cost of living and public services among the concerns reported.
French authorities announced a large police deployment for Saturday, while organisers and unions called for further demonstrations and a nationwide strike on November 5.
In Germany, organisers called rallies in more than 30 cities; the French government’s education measures were described by student leaders as insufficient.

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Key facts

German protest plans: Rallies were called in more than 30 cities.
Berlin police deployment: An additional 1,500 officers were to be deployed.
French security deployment: 70,000 police and gendarmes were to be deployed for Saturday.
French protest attendance: The Interior Ministry said 410,000 people marched on October 24.
Estimated cost of French unrest: A high-end estimate put damage and economic losses at about €1.1 billion.
Upcoming action: Unions called for a nationwide French strike on November 5.