Germany and France are preparing for potential protests over the Halloween weekend, with authorities deploying thousands of police officers and closing metro stations. In Germany, approximately 150,000 people have registered to protest in about 30 cities, citing high living costs, poorly maintained schools, government spending cuts, and a perceived disregard for the younger generation. French police are deploying 70,000 officers nationwide, and over 40 metro stations in Paris will be closed, as shops and businesses board up windows. France's interior minister has warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, with similar youth-led protests against rising prices and declining educational facilities having convulsed French cities for three consecutive weekends.