France extends curfews in major cities as unrest over living costs continues
Interior minister Lecornu announced fresh curfew orders across several French cities to keep nights calm after cost-of-living protests, with police reporting no major incidents.
The French government is extending curfew measures to restore order after weekend protests against rising living costs that sparked serious unrest and looting. Interior minister Lecornu explained that local representatives, in consultation with mayors, will decide where the new curfew is needed, and that the latest restrictions are already in place in multiple cities. In Paris, any presence in the central zones of Place de la République and Les Halles is prohibited between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and assemblies are forbidden after 8 p.m. Lyon also faces a ban on demonstrations, while Nice imposes a curfew specifically on children and teenagers.
Northern municipalities including Lille, Douai, Wattignies and Denain have similar rules, allowing street presence only with a valid reason. Police and gendarmerie reported no extraordinary incidents in the affected areas. Authorities say the curfew is necessary to restore public peace, and another wave of protests is anticipated on Saturday.
Why it matters
The curfews show how widespread cost-of-living anger is prompting authorities to limit movement to prevent further violence.
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