French authorities impose overnight curfews in Paris and other cities after a weekend of riots and looting. The interior minister admits police "lost control" in some areas.
01Summary
- 01Curfews from 23:00 to 06:00 are imposed in Place de la République and Les Halles in Paris, and partial curfews in Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, Lille and other towns.
- 02Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted police "lost control" in some cities; his resignation was rejected by President Macron.
- 03Over 2,500 people have been arrested, about 1,000 police officers injured, and damage estimated at "hundreds of millions of euros" by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
- 04Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said local mayors can impose curfews where needed, and a law will make those responsible for damage pay; a partial unemployment fund was announced.
- 05Some 550,000 demonstrators protested over the weekend against rising fuel prices, cost of living and deteriorating public services.
02Why it matters
The curfews and ongoing unrest directly affect residents and visitors in central Paris and other cities, with disrupted travel, closed businesses and potential for further violence.
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