# 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.
- Title: France PM vows new curfews after riots over cost of living
- Summary: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says authorities will impose curfews where needed after weekend demonstrations descended into rioting. French PM…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/france-to-impose-new-curfews-where-required-after-calm-night?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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- Topics: france, sebastien lecornu, curfews, protests, cost of living, riots, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.