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France and Germany braced for unrest with hundreds of demonstrations planned – Europe live

31 October 2026 at 16:09

French interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, warned earlier this week of a ‘very high risk of public disorder’

The demonstrations coincide with Halloween, but France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with costumes for malicious intent could result in a fine of €150.

“Using Halloween as an excuse will not be a legitimate reason to cover one’s face in public spaces,” he said.

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© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

France and Germany braced for unrest with hundreds of demonstrations planned – Europe live

French interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, warned earlier this week of a ‘very high risk of public disorder’

The demonstrations coincide with Halloween, but France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with costumes for malicious intent could result in a fine of €150.

“Using Halloween as an excuse will not be a legitimate reason to cover one’s face in public spaces,” he said.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images

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