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France imposes curfews after riots and looting
France imposes curfews in Paris and other cities following riots and looting amid anti-government protests
France imposes curfews in Paris and other cities following riots and looting amid anti-government protests
– French authorities imposed curfews in Paris, Lille, and Nice due to riots linked to anti-government protests.
– Prime Minister Lecornu prefers local curfews instead of a blanket curfew in Paris.
French cities curfew
Paris police have barred protests in certain areas from 8 p.m. and imposed a curfew around key locations from 11:00 p.m.
A minor curfew has been established in Lille and surrounding areas between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for two days.
Nice’s mayor, Eric Ciotti, announced a similar curfew for minors in the city.
Marseille has prohibited gatherings and demonstrations, as unions call for strikes on November 5.
Authorities reported nearly 3,000 shops affected by looting over the weekend, impacting business owners and employees.
Lecornu attributed the chaos to far-left groups attempting to disrupt the country ahead of the presidential election.
Hard-left contender Jean-Luc Mélenchon has challenged Lecornu to provide evidence for his claims.
The Federation of Trade and Retail has requested tax relief measures for businesses affected by the unrest.
Lecornu assured the government would implement furlough measures starting Tuesday.
As tensions rise, Macron’s administration remains under scrutiny amid demands for improved security.
Lecornu also mentioned that significant police presence was deployed over the weekend but acknowledged it was inadequate.
The mayors of major cities expressed concern over security lapse during the unrest.
Asset performance issues
French assets are underperforming relative to European markets due to political tensions.
Cost-of-living protests have also occurred in other European nations.
The government continues efforts to clean up after the riots while seeking to manage security concerns.
Macron’s Gulf trip aims to secure fuel supplies and alleviate rising costs for consumers.
