Hundreds of protests expected across France as authorities try to prevent further civil unrest – Europe live

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France is preparing to deploy 70,000 police officers as large demonstrations are expected amid continued civil unrest. Protesters are demanding more funding for schools and measures addressing housing and the cost of living, with rallies also anticipated in several other European countries.

France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of events in Europe – we will be closely following protests across the continent today. In France, hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across the country, with high school students, unionists, “yellow vest” demonstrators and others turning out for a fourth weekend of protests demanding more government funding for schools and measures to help with housing and the cost of living. Continue reading...