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France: Curfews and Protests Planned Following Violent Outbreaks

Following severe unrest in France, Prime Minister Lecornu has announced curfews. President Macron rejects calls for the interior minister's resignation and demands new strategies.

19 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Following severe riots and looting during protests in France last weekend, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced local curfews. This measure is to be partially and very locally restricted for Monday evening. Lecornu stated that he had instructed the prefects to impose these curfews in order to restore public order.

At the same time, the resurgent 'Yellow Vests' movement is planning another protest day for the upcoming Saturday. This movement has frequently organized mass protests in the past, often ending in violent clashes.

In further response to the unrest, President Emmanuel Macron has rejected a resignation offer from Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Macron emphasized that Nuñez should remain in office to maintain the chain of command within the police and security forces.

The interior minister had previously acknowledged a 'loss of control' by the police during the recent riots, leading to intense demands for consequences in political discussions. The presidential office announced that Macron has also instructed the minister to quickly develop new strategies for handling looters.

In Marseille, authorities have issued a ban on public gatherings and demonstrations in response to the violent protests and looting. This ban will take effect from Monday and aims to stabilize the situation in the city.

The weekend was marked by violent clashes between demonstrators and police forces, affecting approximately 3,000 businesses in total. These events raise questions about security and the handling of future protests.

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