# France braces for tense protest day as demonstrations grow and security fears mount

https://mins.news/en/video/104218

- euronews, 2026-10-17 09:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNiYh34mfgM

> France’s government increased security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis. Student groups are also expected to join, amid fears of possible clashes.

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