Protests under way in Germany and France as minister warns against use of Halloween masks – Europe live

<p>France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with Halloween costumes could result in fines</p><p>Protesters in <strong>Paris</strong> have begun marching from Porte de Bagnolet, with demonstrations also taking place in <strong>Lille</strong> and <strong>Lyon</strong>.</p><p>Crowds of people have gathered in Paris for the protests, where two French student unions <strong>have called for a blockade of schools and universities</strong> on Tuesday and Thursday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/31/france-germany-protests-paris-europe-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>