French school protests expected to grow on ‘day of mobilisation’ – Europe live

Thousands of trade unionists, teachers, public sector workers and parents’ groups are expected to join in marches nationwide

The arrests have now been confirmed by the German federal prosecutor’s office (10:27).

In a statement, the prosecutors said the former BND chief Hanning was arrested on suspicion on the gathering of state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage, with his associate, Manfred D., facing “aiding and abetting attempted treason and espionage.”