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Macron convenes emergency security council ahead of 'Act II' of protests in France

Two days before a new wave of protests against the cost of living, Emmanuel Macron holds a security council with the prime minister and intelligence services. The authorities admitted an intelligence failure: on October 17, 550,000–800,000 people turned out instead of the expected 200,000. Security measures have been reinforced for Saturday, October 24, and consultations with parties and mayors of major cities will take place at the Hôtel Matignon.

22 Oct 2026 · 14:134 min read

French unions disappointed by meeting with Lecornu and call strikes for November 5

Union leaders, after a two-hour meeting with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, said they did not hear answers to their demands and confirmed mobilization on November 5 with a transition to strikes. Curfews are being extended across the country; the number of arrests after the October 17 riots has reached about 2,500 people, with 174 remanded in custody.

22 Oct 2026 · 02:344 min read

French PM Lecornu to meet unions amid unrest and prepares 'massive' police deployment

After the most serious unrest in France in recent years, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet five unions on Wednesday to discuss freedom of demonstration and promised a massive police deployment ahead of new protests on Saturday. Partial curfews have been imposed in Paris and other cities, parliament agreed a parliamentary inquiry, and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation, which Macron rejected.

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21 Oct 2026 · 10:153 min read

France prepares 'massive' deployment of security forces for Saturday protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale deployment of security forces ahead of the second phase of nationwide protests over the high cost of living. The curfew is being extended, and the transport of fuel and pyrotechnics is banned in Paris.

Javlon Tursunov

20 Oct 2026 · 23:272 min read

French Prime Minister Promises 'Massive' Police Deployment for New Weekend Protests

After some of the most serious riots in recent years, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said police would be deployed 'massively' on Saturday. Partial curfews have been introduced in Paris and a number of cities, a suspect in the burning of the Limoges town hall has been detained, and nearly 150 people have been remanded in custody. The interior minister offered his resignation, but Macron rejected it.

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20 Oct 2026 · 21:523 min read

French Prime Minister Lecornu allows for new curfews after protest riots

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that after riots during protests against the cost of living, new local curfews are possible. According to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, 2,513 people were taken into custody, 67 remanded in custody. Partial curfews are in effect in Paris, Lyon, Nice and the Gironde department.

Javlon Tursunov

20 Oct 2026 · 12:572 min read

Partial curfews imposed in France after riots, prime minister announces accountability measures

After mass riots on October 17, accompanied by arson and looting, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez attempted to resign, but the president rejected his resignation. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu empowered mayors to impose curfews; restrictions were announced in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Nice. Criminal charges for most detainees, a financial accountability law and a fund to support affected workers were also announced.

20 Oct 2026 · 12:442 min read

French Prime Minister Lecornu announced new curfews after the riots

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews would be introduced on Tuesday in regions where the situation requires it. Partial curfews introduced on Monday in Paris, Bordeaux and Nice, according to him, helped keep the night calm. The riots began after weeks of student demonstrations and were among the most serious in recent years.

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20 Oct 2026 · 12:262 min read

Suspect in the arson of Limoges town hall detained in France; curfews in effect in several cities

French media report the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to the far-left movement after a fire destroyed the historic town hall of Limoges. Mass protests against fuel prices and the cost of living continue across the country: curfews have been imposed in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice and Lille, more than 2,500 people have been arrested, new actions have been announced for Saturday and a strike for November 5. French media report the arrest of a 34-year-old suspect linked to the far-left movement after a fire destroyed the historic city hall of Limoges. Mass protests against fuel prices and the cost of living continue across the country: curfews have been imposed in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice and Lille, more than 2,500 people have been arrested, new actions have been announced for Saturday and a strike for 5 November.

20 Oct 2026 · 11:564 min read

France imposes overnight curfews after unrest: more than 2,500 arrested, damage in the hundreds of millions of euros

After a weekend of unrest and looting across France, authorities imposed overnight curfews in parts of central Paris and several cities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not rule out a state of emergency and promised a law on damage compensation. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez tried to resign, but Macron refused to accept it.

20 Oct 2026 · 02:104 min read

France extends overnight curfews to Paris, Lyon and Nice after unrest

After mass protests against rising fuel prices and the cost of living, accompanied by violence and looting, French authorities are imposing local overnight curfews in Paris, Lyon, Nice and four northern municipalities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu instructed prefects to introduce partial curfews, announced a large-scale judicial operation and partial unemployment measures for affected businesses.

20 Oct 2026 · 01:592 min read

France to impose nighttime curfew in four municipalities after protest unrest

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.

20 Oct 2026 · 00:501 min read

French PM Lecornu allows for possibility of state of emergency amid riots

French 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.

19 Oct 2026 · 19:592 min read

France launches 'massive' police operation after weekend riots and looting

French 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.

19 Oct 2026 · 18:452 min read

French PM Lecornu announces partial local curfews after weekend riots

French 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.

19 Oct 2026 · 17:512 min read

French government under pressure after weekend of mass riots and looting

After Saturday, when more than half a million people protested against rising prices and deteriorating public services, followed by riots, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is convening an emergency cabinet meeting. Around 1,000 police officers were injured and some 1,500 shops were looted. Macron addressed the nation, but his speech was criticised for lacking specifics.

19 Oct 2026 · 09:263 min read

Nearly 8,000 participants of protests against education reforms detained in France

According to France's Ministry of Justice, 7,950 people have been detained during protests against education reforms, about 80% of them minors. 2,700 cases have been opened. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reported 937 injured police officers, 149 education workers and 248 students. On October 13, 161,500 people took part in the demonstrations.

15 Oct 2026 · 21:071 min read