France announces first curfews
PARIS — France announced partial curfews on Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem discontent over living costs, after weekend demonstrations spilled into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out imposing a state of emergency after the interior minister said police "had lost…
France has introduced partial curfews aimed at curbing unrest following violent protests over living expenses, according to Paris — The French government announced curfews on Monday evening as demonstrators took control of the Louvre's entrance, prompting authorities to act against escalating civil disorder. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu remained open to the possibility of a state of emergency, citing police losing control during protests that have escalated six months before the nation's presidential election.
The curfews, set to run from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am (1800-0400 GMT), will be implemented in Lille and three other northern cities to safeguard commercial establishments. Lecornu pledged to restore public order. Similar demonstrations over price hikes have occurred in Milan, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. An estimated half a million people participated in nationwide protests on Saturday, voicing discontent with escalating costs.
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