From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 50s
France PM vows new curfews after riots over cost of living
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says authorities will impose curfews where needed after weekend demonstrations descended into rioting.
In brief
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says authorities will impose curfews where needed after weekend demonstrations descended into rioting. French PM Sebastien Lecornu announced new curfews will be imposed where necessary after weekend protests over cost of living and education issues turned into riots. Originally…
Weekend riots over living costs
Demonstrations in France over the cost of living and education system issues descended into riots over the weekend, prompting authorities to seek control.
Lecornu announces curfew plan
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday that new curfews will be imposed where necessary in parts of the country.
Local coordination on curfews
In a post on X, Lecornu said local authorities would coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews in their respective prefectures.
The short version
French PM Sebastien Lecornu announced new curfews will be imposed where necessary after weekend protests over cost of living and education issues turned into riots.
