French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promises a stronger security response after violent protests over the cost of living rocked France, with new demonstrations planned for the coming weekend.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pledged a "massive" police deployment for upcoming protests scheduled for the following weekend, following criticism over the recent street violence. The French economy, the eurozone's second-largest, experienced one of its worst riots in recent years, just months before voters elect a successor to President Emmanuel Macron.
The riots, which erupted on the sidelines of nationwide protests against the cost of living, were allegedly orchestrated by ultra-left radical groups. In response, authorities imposed partial curfews in Paris and other cities, banning individuals from carrying petrol or gas cans and bottles. Critics argue that the security response has fallen short, while French authorities maintain the need for a firm judicial response to deter similar acts.
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