France sends in troops as Paris simmers in aftermath of riots

French soldiers will reinforce police on the streets of Paris as the government continues a crackdown amid reports of fresh protests scheduled for the weekend, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. Paris experienced its first quiet night on Tuesday following a weekend of destructive rioting across France. According to PBS NewsHour, at least 2,400 people were arrested after protesters clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings, and burned a historic city hall during nationwide protests regarding poor school conditions and rising living costs.

Authorities imposed curfews in several cities to prevent further looting and rioting. In Paris, a curfew was in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, during which a police helicopter monitored Place de la République. On Sunday evening, small groups looted businesses and set fire to bicycles, trash bins, and other objects in cities including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, PBS NewsHour reported.

Investing.com reports that the retailer Carrefour has reduced its 2026 targets for free cash flow and operating profit margin growth due to the deteriorating security situation and riots that damaged many of its stores. Chief Executive Alexandre Bompard stated the company faces an unprecedented situation in France involving significant uncertainty regarding whether stores can open normally and how consumer spending patterns will behave. Additionally, high energy costs are affecting consumer spending, according to Investing.com.

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