State of emergency could be declared to help stem protests, French PM says
Summary
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said a state of emergency could be declared to control violent protests. Instead, authorities plan to impose local curfews in areas with unrest, which has damaged thousands of businesses and disrupted parts of the country before France’s presidential election.Key Facts
- Violent protests in France have caused major damage to over 3,000 businesses.
- The protests follow weeks of student demonstrations demanding better school conditions.
- Prime Minister Lecornu said a state of emergency might be needed but prefers curfews for now.
- A state of emergency would give police broader powers, like curfews and restricting public gatherings.
- Local curfews are planned starting Monday to protect businesses and reduce violence.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez offered to resign, saying police lost control during the violence, but President Macron refused to accept his resignation.
- More police and security forces will be sent to control the situation.
- The government accused radical groups of trying to disrupt the upcoming presidential election.
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