From The Straits Times · · 50s
French PM meets unions ahead of protests
French PM promises stronger police for protests as riots spread.
In brief
French PM promises stronger police for protests as riots spread. French PM Sebastien Lecornu will meet unions to discuss security after riots over living costs. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
French PM meets unions
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will meet unions on Oct 21 to discuss security and protest freedoms.
Riots and curfews
Riots over living costs led to curfews, arrests and nearly 150 jailed people.
Police deployment pledge
Lecornu promised a massive police deployment for protests on Oct 24 and Nov 5.
Travel advisories
US, China and Germany issued travel warnings for citizens in France due to riots.
Parliamentary inquiry
France launched a parliamentary inquiry into security failures and police tactics.
Investor reactions
Investors sold French debt amid concerns about government spending control.
The takeaway
French PM Sebastien Lecornu will meet unions to discuss security after riots over living costs.
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