{"id":1454541,"date":"2026-10-19T15:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/protests-in-france-government-imposes-curfew-amid-mass-unrest\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:16:47","slug":"protests-in-france-government-imposes-curfew-amid-mass-unrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/protests-in-france-government-imposes-curfew-amid-mass-unrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Protests in France: Government imposes curfew amid mass unrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Corneille on October 19 called on prefects to impose local curfews due to mass protests that have been accompanied by clashes, looting and vandalism. The government is also preparing legal action against those involved in the unrest and financial support for affected businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> This is reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfmtv.com\/societe\/manifestations\/direct-violences-du-17-octobre-au-moins-117-interpellations-a-paris-ce-dimanche-apres-de-nouveaux-incidents-laurent-nunez-attendu-a-marseille-au-lendemain-de-l-allocution-d-emmanuel-macron_LN-202610190067.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BFMTV<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p> After a crisis meeting at the Interior Ministry, Lecornu said curfews would be in place in selected areas on Monday evening. The aim is to ensure security, including protecting businesses from looting and damage.<\/p>\n<p> A map of the areas where restrictions will be imposed is to be released this afternoon after consultations with mayors. The Prime Minister also did not rule out the introduction of a state of emergency, but for now he considers a curfew a more appropriate measure.<\/p>\n<p> &#8220;There is very localized disorder in urban centers,&#8221; Lecornu said.<\/p>\n<p> The head of government announced large-scale judicial measures to bring to justice those responsible for the violence and looting. According to him, the riots were organized differently: during the day, ultra-left forces were involved, and in the evening, representatives of general crime.<\/p>\n<p> The French government also plans to pay partial unemployment benefits to businesses affected by the riots and looting, starting on Tuesday. In addition, a special support fund will be created for affected businesses.<\/p>\n<p> French Interior Minister Laurent Nunes said police and gendarmerie forces would be increased over the weekend, and the country is also discussing changes to its approach to maintaining public order and responding to riots.<\/p>\n<p> \t\t<aside class=\"shortcode-also\" data-title=\"Read also\" >\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/protests-in-france-macron-addresses-the-nation-amid-mass-unrest\/\">Protests in France: Macron addresses the nation amid mass unrest<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\nBy the way, on Saturday, October 17, <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/u-frantsii-spalakhnuly-masovi-protesty-u-marseli-rozghromyly-meriiu-zatrymani-160-mitynhuvalnykiv\/\">nationwide protests against the high cost of living took place in Paris and other cities in France<\/a> , during which clashes occurred between demonstrators and police. As of noon, about 140 rallies were recorded outside Paris, involving more than 32,000 people, and law enforcement officers detained more than 160 people across the country.<\/p>\n<p> Recall that <a href=\"https:\/\/prm.ua\/u-frantsii-vidbulys-masovi-protesty-shkoliariv-zatrymaly-mayzhe-2000-liudey-poraneni-ponad-30-politseyskykh\/\">large-scale protests by high school students are ongoing in France, which began due to problems in the education system and spread to various cities in the country<\/a> . Since the beginning of the actions, 1,949 people have been detained, 305 police officers and 65 school employees, including 40 principals, have been injured.<\/p>\n<p> Also follow <strong>\u201cPryamim\u201d<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Telegram<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Corneille on October 19 called on prefects to impose local curfews due to mass protests that have been accompanied by clashes, looting and vandalism. The government is also preparing legal action against those involved in the unrest and financial support for affected businesses. This is reported by BFMTV . 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