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…
Paris, France has introduced partial curfews in response to protests and unrest, according to the country's announcement on Monday. The curfews, which will run from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am (1800-0400 GMT) on Monday and Tuesday, will be enforced in four northern cities, including Lille, to protect businesses. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has stated his determination to restore public order after the unrest, which has led to the worst street violence in recent years.
The unrest was sparked by rising living costs, with protesters blocking the entrance to the Louvre in Paris during the weekend demonstrations. The interior minister has warned that police have lost control during the unrest, suggesting the possibility of a state of emergency, which is six months before France elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron.
Other European countries have also experienced demonstrations over rising prices, with smaller clashes occurring in Milan and Belgium over the weekend, and protests continuing in Spain and Portugal.
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