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France is tackling a new wave of nationwide protests [world#70], and the government has answered with partial, localized curfews as it seeks to regain control [world#114].
More than 400 people were detained during protests over education and the cost of living [world#73]. The government put turnout at 550,000 while organizers claimed 800,000, with around 400 arrests reported [world#75].
Emmanuel Macron said there was "no room for violence" after rioters and looters hijacked peaceful demonstrations [world#77], and later called for "calm and order" following the riots [world#92]. He vowed to hold accountable those who sought to "bring down the Republic" [world#93].
Paris, Lyon and Marseille are counting the cost, with smashed storefronts and burned buildings in the aftermath [world#89][world#81], and businesses and shopkeepers picking up the pieces after the protests spiraled into looting [world#85].
Lecornu has been tasked with bringing political parties and unions together [world#94], and announced partial, localized curfews for Monday evening after a weekend marked by chaos in several cities [world#102]. The prime minister has promised more curfews as authorities seek to regain control [world#114].
The unrest comes as France faces a budget crisis, with interest rates beyond 5% in what Le Monde describes as a market sanction France inflicted on itself [world#134].