Law enforcement presence in France

Approximately 60,000 members of law enforcement were mobilized on Saturday in France to manage public demonstrations.

Comparison to past protests

This number is 20,000 fewer than during the "Block everything" movement in September 2025, which saw a larger deployment of police forces.

Higher than earlier protests

However, the current mobilization is six times more than during the first demonstration against the pension reform in 2023, indicating a significant increase in police involvement.

Context of pension reform protests

The pension reform has been a major point of contention in France, leading to widespread protests and strikes across the country.