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The escalation of the protests in France extends to a number of European countries, including Italy and Belgium. We continue to monitor the situation and security of WNI in the region.

Updated: Oct 20, 2026, 4:32 PM 2 min read deublitz newsroom Negative

Escalate protests protested the rising cost of living in France extends to different European countries, such as Italy, Belgium, Portugal and Albania. Foreign Secretary Arrmanatha Nasir or Tata made sure his side continued to monitor the WNI in Europe especially the troubled state.

"Of course we do, of course we continue to monitor the situation in Europe, especially in France and some other countries," Tata said to reporters at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (20 / 10 / 2026).

In France, protests occurred in some cities on Saturday (17 / 10) local time, with demonstrators against the rise in living expenses and the decline in public service quality. Protesting in some areas turned into chaos, with hard-line groups destroying public buildings, looting luxury boutiques and supermarkets, and attacking vehicles and police officers.

Action then extends to Italy, Belgium, Portugal, to Albania. Although it's not the size of the protests that cover France, those protests in other European countries have a chance of a conflict between demonstrators and police.

The Foreign Ministry (Kemlu) Ri made sure no WNI was involved in any riotous action in Paris. We continue to monitor the progress of the security situation in Paris.

"According to the record of KDRI Paris, no WNI has been involved in any demonstrations," the Indonesian Director of Protection (PWNI) Heni has been given a statement on Sunday (18 / 10).

The Paris CBI forces the WNI in Paris to be careful and always monitor the progress of the security situation.

"The Paris KDRI has delivered a message to all WNI in the area to be cautious and watch the progress of the security situation, monitoring the official information from local authorities, avoiding the crowd, and adjusting the travel plans in case they meet road closures and / or reroute diversion," said Heni.

KDRI Paris, continuing Heni, will continue to monitor the progress of the security situation of postdemonstrations and maintain communication with all WNI. In emergency, WNI in accredited areas may contact the Paris KDRRI hotline through number + 33-6-2122-2109.