The introduction of a state of emergency is also not ruled out — "if necessary."
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked prefects to introduce a local curfew as early as the evening of October 19. The restrictions are intended to protect shops and other property from riots and looting.
Lecornu announced the decision after a meeting of the interdepartmental crisis group. According to him, the restrictions will be partial and will affect specific territories. The government promised to publish a list of the departments where they will be introduced during the day.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the curfew is not planned to be introduced throughout large cities.
"It's not about imposing a curfew across all of Paris. That makes no sense," Lecornu said.
He explained the need for restrictions by the looting of shops that accompanied the unrest.
"We are dealing with a very specific crime – looting. We cannot allow this to drag on," the head of government stated.
At the same time, Lecornu noted that the authorities must restore order and preserve the right to peaceful demonstrations.
He also did not rule out the introduction of a state of emergency, "if necessary." However, for now, the government considers a local curfew a more appropriate measure for the situation.
The mass protests on October 17 united participants of the student movement and those dissatisfied with rising prices and deteriorating public services. In several cities, they were accompanied by clashes with police, arson, and looting. In Limoges, fire destroyed a significant part of the historic city hall.
According to the government, at least three thousand shops across France suffered damage or looting over the weekend.
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