www.mediafax.ro/externe/politico-franta-a-luat-in-

The French government considered blocking social media and mobile internet in certain areas amid recent protests. Discussions with telecom operators aimed to restrict access to prevent protest coordination. A letter from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu requested readiness for such measures. Concerns arose after violent protests on October 17, but the protests on October 24 were less intense. Police used tear gas and water cannons during the Paris demonstration, which was initially peaceful, with participants protesting high living costs and education funding issues. Authorities reported 410,000 participants and nearly 1,000 arrests.