# French PM meets unions ahead of protests

> French PM promises stronger police for protests as riots spread.
- Title: French PM meets unions ahead of protests · The Straits Times
- Summary: French PM promises stronger police for protests as riots spread. French PM Sebastien Lecornu will meet unions to discuss security after riots over living…
- Keywords: french pm, sebastien lecornu, unions, protests, living costs, yellow vest, parliamentary inquiry, police deployment, news, world, French, meets
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-pm-to-meet-unions-as-government-prepares-for-more-protests
- Published: 2026-10-21T04:11:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: french pm, sebastien lecornu, unions, protests, living costs, yellow vest, parliamentary inquiry, police deployment, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

French PM Sebastien Lecornu will meet unions to discuss security after riots over living costs.