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After protests against rising prices and fuel costs that were accompanied by violence and looting, French authorities are imposing a nighttime curfew in Lille, Douai, Wasquehal and Denain. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to introduce local restrictions, announced a large-scale judicial operation and partial unemployment measures for affected businesses.
Otabek YusupovFrance's National Police Inspectorate (IGPN) opened four investigations into alleged cases of police violence during the protests of October 17, Franceinfo reported. Earlier, on October 13, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had spoken of 36 investigations since the start of the student mobilization.
Aziz KarimovParis and Milan led the decline of European markets on Monday amid mass riots in France and clashes in Milan, which heightened concerns over high debt. Nasdaq rebounded after last week's drop on AI worries. In Jakarta, the market plunged to a six-year low following an MSCI decision.
Nilufar KarimovaAfter student protests escalated into riots, Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism from every political flank. Police reported 855 arrests, the interior minister offered his resignation, but the president declined it. The 'yellow vests' announced a 'second act' with new demonstrations, while Macron's opponents, including Le Pen, Bardella and his former prime ministers, are using the crisis ahead of the 2027 elections.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said that migrants have 'taken over France' and called on Paris to close the borders immediately. Protests that began in mid-September over problems in schools escalated into nationwide strikes; more than 2,330 people were detained over the weekend, and nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers were injured. Macron blamed radical far-left groups, Lecornu ordered local curfews.
Otabek YusupovThe Paris prosecutor's office reported 855 detentions in connection with Saturday's protests over the cost of living and another 208 detentions on Sunday. The first expedited court hearings are scheduled for Monday. A ban on gatherings has been imposed in Marseille, and a curfew is in effect in Denain until October 25.
Aziz KarimovAfter the riots in France, in which hundreds of police officers and firefighters were injured and around 2,400 people were detained, waves of public support were sparked by stories of shop owners and residents who defended their stores. A video of a Micromania employee in Nice and a distraught phone shop owner in Paris went viral; a fundraiser for the latter raised more than €88,000.
Aziz KarimovAfter a weekend of unrest in French cities, leading newspapers diverge in their assessments: Libération calls what happened an “anatomy of a fiasco” by the authorities, Le Figaro blames the judicial system and “far-left militias,” while Le Monde examines the far-left phenomenon with input from historians.
Aziz KarimovThe European Commission said the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental right in democratic countries, but called violence, arson and looting during Saturday's actions in France unacceptable. According to official figures, about 1,000 police officers were injured, around 2,400 people were detained, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
Otabek YusupovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he is ready to declare a state of emergency if necessary, but for now considers curfews a more suitable measure. After a weekend marked by the largest street riots in recent years, authorities are introducing local curfews, preparing a fund to support affected businesses, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who had submitted his resignation, remains in office.
Aziz KarimovFrench 10-year bond yields are holding near 4.9% amid street protests and the fight over the 2027 budget. Public debt has reached 119% of GDP, and interest payments will rise by almost €12 billion. Oxford Economics modeled scenarios: in the harsh variant, France and Italy would enter recession in 2027, although the eurozone as a whole would avoid it. Economists note that the ECB is better prepared to support countries than in the 2010s.
Nilufar KarimovaAt a gastronomic festival in the French Alps, professional chefs put on boxing gloves and had 20 minutes to verbally teach amateurs how to cook a soufflé omelette. Patricia Mathon won, admitting that she rarely cooks.
Shahnoza ErgashevaAfter a weekend of riots in France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to impose 'partial and strictly local' curfews; restrictions have been in effect since Monday evening in Paris, Lille and Lyon. More than 2,500 people have been detained and thousands of shops damaged. Macron rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who admitted losing control in a number of cities.
Aziz KarimovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale police operation after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned into riots. Around 2,400 people were arrested, and hundreds of police officers and firefighters were injured. In Paris, nearly 200 investigators will examine camera footage and social media to identify suspects, and local curfews have been introduced.
Otabek YusupovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered prefects to introduce partial and local curfews from Monday evening following riots and looting during weekend protests. He did not rule out a state of emergency but considered targeted measures more appropriate. A large-scale judicial operation involving about 200 investigators was also announced, along with support measures for affected businesses.
Aziz KarimovThe coordination group of the 'yellow vests' movement announced new actions on October 24 and 31 ahead of a nationwide trade union mobilization on November 5. The movement's website editor Benjamin Ball spoke of a plan for gradual escalation. Earlier, Saturday protests on October 17 in a number of cities were accompanied by unrest, and the group criticized President Macron's televised address as an 'empty speech'.
Aziz KarimovMarseille authorities banned gatherings and demonstrations from noon to 8:00 pm following the riots of October 17–18. A curfew has been imposed in Denain. Over the weekend, 2,331 people were detained, more than 2,000 businesses were affected, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
Aziz KarimovOn October 17, nationwide protests took place in France, escalating into riots: in Lyon a tourist office was set on fire, in Marseille the city hall was stormed. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 140 actions with 32,800 participants took place in the regions, and 166 people were detained. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, blamed
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