French PM Imposes Partial Curfew Amid Ongoing Protests

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has ordered a partial curfew on Monday (October 19, 2026) in areas affected by rioting and looting in the country. He has asked regional authorities to impose a curfew in some cities from Monday evening. He said that these measures will be partial and localized, aimed at protecting businesses and shops. The violence erupted after last weekend's demonstrations, which turned into one of the most serious street violence in recent years. However, Al Jazeera reports that French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not provide information on which cities in the country will be subject to partial curfews, nor did he specify how these measures will be implemented. Meanwhile, he has also ruled out the possibility of a full curfew in the capital Paris. He said that the measures will be made available to businesses affected by the protests from Tuesday (October 20), according to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.