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France protests live: PM wants some cities to impose ‘curfews’ after unrest

PM Sebastien Lecornu says he has asked regional authorities to impose ‘partial’ and ‘localised’ curfews in some cities.

General view of the Marseille City Hall damaged during clashes that erupted during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Marseille, France, October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
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France unrest: Macron vows support for businesses hit by violence

By Ali Mustafa
Published On 19 Oct 2026

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  • French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has asked regional authorities to impose “partial” and “localised” curfews in some cities to protect businesses after weekend demonstrations spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years.
  • President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges “failures in anticipation and intelligence” but rules out the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez who admitted police “lost control” during days of violent protests mainly over the cost-of-living crisis.

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