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When Security Puts Freedom To The Test

In France, Street Unrest Tests Public Safety And The Meaning Of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

Published on October 25, 2026


When Security Puts Freedom To The Test

France deployed 70,000 police officers and security personnel to contain a new wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services. On October 24, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets again, while shuttered shops, closed museums and suspended metro services revealed the impact of a crisis extending well beyond public order.

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