French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
French authorities have implemented targeted overnight curfews in major cities like Paris to curb recent urban unrest. Meanwhile, Italy has deployed 500 army troops to Milan following riots and looting in the city's fashion district.
Why it matters
The escalation of civil unrest and the deployment of military forces in major European cities highlight growing security challenges across the continent.
French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today.
A police helicopter overflies the Place de la République during the first night of an enforced overnight curfew following recent widespread urban unrest in France. Photograph: CLPRESS/ABACA/Shutterstock In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over the French capital’s Place de la Republique, one of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, AFP said.
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