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The French government considered blocking social media and mobile internet in certain areas amid recent protests. Prior to the protests on October 24, the Interior Ministry consulted telecom operators about restricting access to prevent protest coordination. This initiative followed violent protests on October 17, raising concerns about potential escalations. A letter from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to telecom operators indicated readiness to implement such measures. Despite these plans, protests on October 24 were less intense, with fewer incidents reported. Authorities estimated 410,000 participants nationwide, with nearly 1,000 arrests made.