French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riots
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Emmanuel Macron category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Jon Henley in Paris. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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France’s prime minister has said he has asked regional authorities to impose partial curfews in some cities after the government admitted police had “lost control” in several places during violent weekend protests around the country.
Sébastien Lecornu said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday he was “fully resolved to restore public order” and had called for “local and partial” curfews if needed. There was “no question” of imposing a full curfew on entire cities such as Paris, he added.
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