France: Prime Minister Lecornu imposes local curfews after riots – Louvre remains closed
France's Interior Minister Nuñez admits a "loss of control" and offers his resignation. But President Macron refuses. The unrest is causing nervousness in the financial markets.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has imposed limited curfews in several cities to prevent further riots and looting following violent protests over the weekend. The move comes after over 2,000 people were arrested and more than 600 police officers injured in nationwide demonstrations against high living costs, social inequality, and inflation.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign, citing a lack of "anticipatory action" by law enforcement, but President Emmanuel Macron rejected his offer. Macron has asked Nuñez to investigate "shortcomings in forecasting and intelligence gathering" that led to the unrest. The Louvre museum in Paris was temporarily closed due to student protests in support of the demonstrations.
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