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French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.

French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'

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