Germany and France brace for protests on Halloween weekend
A wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects.
Germany and France are preparing for potential protests over the weekend that could coincide with Halloween festivities.
Approximately 150,000 people in Germany have registered to turn out in about 30 cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Cologne, to protest on Saturday.
Police plan to deploy thousands of additional officers across the country. Some luxury jewellery shops and clothing stores have boarded up windows to protect against potential looting or violence.
A wave of largely youth-led protests has swept across Europe in recent weeks, many with similar complaints: rising prices, declining educational facilities and what many protesters see as a lack of prospects for their future.