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Protests against prices and the cost of living in France turned into violent clashes, local curfews were announced in Paris and elsewhere, and the government did not rule out declaring further states of emergency.
Last weekend’s demonstrations against high prices in France turned into the most seriously violent street clashes in recent years. Authorities announced today that local authorities in cities such as Paris and Lyoncurfew Prime Minister Lecanou did not rule out the possibility of declaring a state of emergency.
AFP reported that the impact of this wave of unrest was also felt on tourists in Paris today.Louvre Museum (The Louvre) closed due to protests by a small group of students. Appeal from the US Embassy in ParisAmerican citizen Avoid demonstrations.
Relevant authorities said several cities, including Paris, Lille and Lyon, will impose local curfews from tonight to tomorrow morning to protect businesses. Curfew will be implemented in Paris from 11 pm and demonstrations will be banned from 8 pm.
Sébastien Lecornu said: “I will definitely restore public order.”
This wave of unrest started last month. Initially, students demanded improvements in learning conditions such as school buildings and teacher manpower. However, the wave of protests later intensified and extended to public protests against rising cost of living, rising fuel prices and declining quality of public services. Violent incidents such as arson and looting took place in Paris and other places.
At least 3,000 stores were damaged, with losses amounting to millions of euros.
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The protests were initially initiated by students, with the main demands being to improve learning conditions such as school buildings and teacher manpower. Later, the protests expanded to include public dissatisfaction with the cost of living, fuel prices and declining quality of public services.
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Paris, Lille, Lyon and several other cities will impose partial curfews from tonight until tomorrow morning; There will be curfew in Paris at 11 pm. And demonstrations will be banned from 8 pm onwards. Protecting businesses and reducing the risk of conflicts.
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The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed due to student protests, and the US Embassy in Paris also reminded citizens to avoid demonstrations; At least 3,000 stores were damaged across the country, with losses amounting to millions of euros.
