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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:13:44+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/24/france-demonstrations-police-macron-italy-albania-belgium-spain-ukraine-russia-europe-latest-news
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/hundreds-of-protests-expected-across-france-with-shops-businesses-and--85a484/

France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland The mood in Paris was heightened by fear and horror after what the government said was “racist, terrorist attack” in two towns west of the city on Friday. A 26-year-old, well-respected martial arts star from a club outside Paris was killed and five other people

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