Sébastien Lecornu says curfews will be imposed "where the situation requires it"

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that additional localized curfews would be implemented where necessary, following earlier restrictions that reportedly helped to calm the nation. These measures come after widespread protests and riots across France over declining public services and rising living costs, which led to thousands of arrests and looting in cities like Paris and Nice. Marseille is among the cities introducing specific curfews for individuals under 18, targeting certain areas from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Friday. The unrest has also impacted European markets, with investors concerned about political instability in France.