Around 70,000 police officers will be on standby across France on Saturday, October 31, to guarantee security and prevent possible incidents during demonstrations.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced on Thursday that authorities will enforce strict measures against any act of violence, both during the gatherings and after they end.
Concerns over public order have grown after calls circulated on social media by far-left groups to organize violent protests, the minister said.
In response to these developments, authorities have decided to increase the presence of security forces in French cities, with the aim of preventing clashes and keeping the situation under control during the demonstrations.