REPLAY: French PM speaks after crisis meeting
Summary
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that local curfews would be imposed in some cities to protect businesses after weekend protests turned violent. He said these measures are targeted and called out an "ultra-left movement" for trying to cause widespread unrest ahead of next year's presidential election.Key Facts
- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu spoke after a crisis meeting on October 19, 2026.
- He asked regional authorities to set curfews in certain cities to prevent further violence.
- The curfews are described as partial and focused on specific areas.
- The weekend protests included violent incidents and damaged shops.
- Lecornu accused an "ultra-left movement" of organizing unrest across France.
- This unrest is happening before the 2027 presidential election in France.
- The French Interior Minister admitted that police lost control during the protests.
- Massive cleanup efforts are ongoing after the protests caused significant damage.
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