Europe prepares for Halloween protests across the continent as anger over the cost of living boils Germany, France, Italy and Spain are among the countries gearing up for another weekend of mass protests over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and government spending. After the recent riots and looting, the authorities are preparing for possible violence. In France: 70,000 police deployed as Interior Minister Laurent Nunes vows "a very decisive response to any crisis" amid "a very high risk" of unrest Measures put in place to protect reinforced stores are prohibited from demonstrating "in city centers, where there is a fear of public disorder" In Germany: over 160,000 demonstrators are expected in 34 cities, including Berlin and Frankfurt, in protest of education and the social cuts, as well as plans to bring back mandatory military service The police blocked the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin ahead of the rally in Italy: 500 soldiers deploy alongside the police in Milan following looting and recent clashes Demonstrations have already taken place in Rome, Turin and Naples On Friday thousands marched in Rome, where the police resorted to water cannons Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands are also on alert, as shopkeepers prepare for chaos and looting Possible substack | talk.

Europe prepares for Halloween protests across the continent as anger over the cost of living boils Germany, France, Italy and Spain are among the countries gearing up for another weekend of mass protests over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and government spending. After the recent riots and looting, the authorities are preparing for possible violence. In France: 70,000 police deployed as Interior Minister Laurent Nunes vows "a very decisive response to any crisis" amid "a very high risk" of unrest Measures put in place to protect reinforced stores are prohibited from demonstrating "in city centers, where there is a fear of public disorder" In Germany: over 160,000 demonstrators are expected in 34 cities, including Berlin and Frankfurt, in protest of education and the social cuts, as well as plans to bring back mandatory military service The police blocked the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin ahead of the rally in Italy: 500 soldiers deploy alongside the police in Milan following looting and recent clashes Demonstrations have already taken place in Rome, Turin and Naples On Friday thousands marched in Rome, where the police resorted to water cannons Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands are also on alert, as shopkeepers prepare for chaos and looting Possible substack | talk.