French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
Summary
French authorities arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of starting a fire at the Limoges town hall during protests about high living costs. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that curfews in Paris and other cities helped keep peace overnight, and more curfews might be introduced. In Italy, the government sent 500 troops to Milan due to recent riots and looting.Key Facts
- A fire damaged the Limoges town hall after protesters forced entry during demonstrations about the cost of living.
- A 40-year-old man with a far-left activist background was arrested for the arson attack.
- Prime Minister Lecornu said curfews in major French cities helped maintain calm at night.
- Some curfews, like in Bordeaux and Nice, will last several days; Paris had a one-night curfew initially.
- A police helicopter patrolled Paris’s Place de la République with a spotlight to monitor unrest.
- Italy deployed 500 army troops to Milan after two days of riots and shop looting.
- Shops and boutiques in Milan’s fashion district closed due to the unrest.
- European leaders are discussing EU-UK relations and regional security amid the situation.
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