France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM Sebastien Lecornu
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that targeted curfews will continue in areas experiencing civil unrest following recent violent riots. The government aims to restore order after widespread looting and clashes occurred across the country.
Why it matters
The implementation of curfews reflects the severity of the current social instability in France ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM Sebastien Lecornu left Policemen patrol during an overnight curfew in Paris, on October 20, 2026 AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/m3fv2w/article71603716.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/AP10_20_2026_000040B.jpg EMMA DA SILVA Policemen patrol during an overnight curfew in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.C(AP10_20_2026_000040B) France was rocked on October 17, 2026 by some of its worst rioting in recent years, just six months before the country elects a successor to President Emmanuel Macron Paris France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had “helped keep the night calm”.
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