France braces for third round of October protests

France is preparing for the third consecutive round of mass protests scheduled for this coming Saturday, as public opinion remains deeply divided. According to a poll conducted by the Elabe Institute for BFM TV, 54% of the French population supports ending the mobilization, while 46% favor continuing the demonstrations. Among those in favor of continuation, 29% believe the intensity should remain the same, and 17% advocate for increased escalation.

The demographic breakdown shows significant polarization: support for ongoing protests is strongest among those aged 18 to 34 and voters of left-wing parties. Conversely, the majority of citizens over 35, along with centrist and right-wing voters, prefer a cessation of the movement. Despite the split in sentiment regarding current demonstrations, a separate general strike organized by labor unions for November 5th has received support from 60% of the French public.

Police forces have been placed on high alert across the country in anticipation of the upcoming weekend activities. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the nation navigates the ongoing social tension and prepares for the industrial action scheduled for early November.