France deploys 70,000 police as protests over living costs and services loom

France is preparing for nationwide protests and strikes over rising living costs, public service degradation, and education issues, with authorities deploying 70,000 police to prevent a repeat of October riots. The scale of mobilization signals high tension, but the outcome and potential for violence remain uncertain. This reflects sustained domestic unrest that could pressure the government politically and economically.

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