Watch: Paris shops increase security, board up windows, as France braces for protests​on October 24, 2026 at 5:08 am

Shopkeepers in Paris are taking measures to secure their businesses against possible renewed protests and violence. Authorities are increasing police presence, with around 70,000 officers deployed this weekend across France. Demonstrations are planned in several cities, amidst ongoing political tensions leading to protests against rising living costs. While some support the protests, others condemn the associated looting and vandalism.