The French Interior Minister has authorized the use of stun grenades as France prepares for widespread protests scheduled for October 17th. According to the Interior Ministry, approximately “500 actions” and over 90 demonstrations are anticipated throughout France. The Minister has also requested the Prime Minister convene an interministerial crisis unit for Saturday. In Paris, the police prefect indicated that an agreement on the protest route has not yet been reached. The situation remains fluid as authorities prepare for potential unrest across the country. These measures underscore the government’s heightened security concerns surrounding the planned demonstrations in France.