France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies erupt across Europe

France enters its third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep across Europe. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has warned of a very high risk of disorder, particularly after dark during Halloween. Demonstrations in Paris on October 17, 2026, saw a yellow vest placed on the statue of Marianne at the Monument à la République. These events reflect a broader trend of youth-led unrest occurring simultaneously across multiple European nations during this period of instability.