French Prime Minister Lecornu calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting
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- The Guardian Worldseen 20 Oct, 10:50headline rewritten
French authorities announce partial curfew in Paris as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – Europe liveFrench authorities announce partial curfews as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 20 Oct, 10:50headline rewritten
French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riotsFrance imposes partial curfews in several cities, including parts of Paris - iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 20 Oct, 10:50headline rewritten
Francouzské úřady vyhlásily kvůli protestům zákaz vycházení. Platí v Lille a dalších severských městechFrancouzské úřady vyhlásily kvůli protestům zákaz vycházení. Platí v Paříži i severském Lille - France Info (France)seen 20 Oct, 10:50headline rewritten
Un couvre-feu va être mis en place à Paris, dans le secteur des Halles et la place de la République, de 23 heures à 6 heuresUn couvre-feu instauré à Paris de 23 heures lundi soir à 6 heures mardi matin, dans le secteur des Halles et de la place de la République - Libération (France)seen 20 Oct, 10:50headline rewritten
Paris, Lyon, Nice, Lille… Des couvre-feux annoncés après les violencesParis, Lyon, Nice, Lille… Des couvre-feux partiels annoncés dès ce lundi soir après les violences
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Mon, 19 October 2026
65 reports- Novinky (Czechia)11:02first to report
Francouzský premiér Sébastien Lecornu vyzval některá města k zavedení zákazu vycházení. Pořádek vrátíme všemi prostředky, dodal. V pondělí večer vyhlásily zákaz vycházení mezi 20:00 a 06:00 prefektura departmentu Nord s městy Lille, Douai, Wattignies a Denain.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:42
Il governo francese risponde alle proteste con nuove misure repressive. Il primo ministro francese, Sébastien Lecornu, ha annunciato di aver chiesto ai prefetti di “decretare alcuni coprifuoco“. Una decisione presa nell’ambito del caos, delle devastazioni e dei saccheggi seguiti alle manifestazioni di sabato contro il carovita a Parigi e in diverse città di Francia, tra […] L'articolo Proteste in Francia, il primo ministro chiede “coprifuoco in alcune zone”. A Marsiglia manifestazioni vietate...
- N1 Info (Croatia)11:59
Francuski premijer Sébastien Lecornu izjavio je u ponedjeljak da je zatražio od lokalnih vlasti da večeras uvedu djelomični policijski sat nakon nasil
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- tportal (Croatia)19 Oct, 12:05their copy
- PBS NewsHour12:07
On Sunday evening, groups of people set fires to trash bins, bicycles and other objects in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities, a day after major violence erupted Saturday during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
- Die Zeit (Germany)12:13
Angesichts der Ausschreitungen ruft die französische Regierung Behörden zu »sehr begrenzten« Ausgangssperren auf. Es sei »ein Wunder«, dass es bislang keine Toten gab.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:20
In einigen Städten bleibt die Lage nach den Krawallen angespannt. Macron lehnt das Rücktrittsangebot des Innenministers ab. Das Auswärtige Amt rät bei Reisen nach Frankreich zur Vorsicht.
- english.news.cn12:30
French PM urges targeted curfews after violent weekend protests-
- english.news.cn12:30
French PM urges targeted curfews after violent weekend protests-
- Le Monde (France)12:36
Le premier ministre n’a pas exclu d’instaurer l’état d’urgence « si c’est utile », mais il a estimé que les couvre-feux « paraissent davantage adaptés » pour l’heure.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:37
Premier Francji Sébastien Lecornu zwrócił się do prefektów o wprowadzenie od poniedziałkowego wieczora "częściowej" godziny policyjnej w wybranych miejscach. Decyzja ma pomóc przywrócić porządek po zamieszkach związanych z rosnącymi kosztami życia. Władze nie podały jeszcze listy miast ani szczegółowych zasad.
- 24sata (Croatia)12:41
Nije rekao koji će gradovi uvesti djelomični policijski sat niti kakav će točno oblik imati, ali je isključio uvođenje potpunog policijskog sata u cijelom Parizu.
- South China Morning Post12:57
The French prime minister called for localised curfews on Monday, as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem public discontent that over the weekend saw mass cost-of-living protests spill over into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu huddled with ministers in a crisis meeting after the interior minister said the police “had lost control” during the weekend’s unrest. With the Yellow Vests movement,...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:01
Plünderungen, Straßenschlachten: Szenen wie am vergangenen Wochenende sollen sich in Frankreich nicht wiederholen. Präsident Macron lehnt den Rücktritt seines Innenministers ab.
- Politico Europe13:12
The government faces criticism it failed to adequately prepare for the violence that played out alongside mass protests.
- Polsat News (Poland)13:28
Premier Francji zapowiedział, że może wprowadzić stan wyjątkowy - informuje AFP. Sebastien Lecornu stwierdził, że jeśli zajdzie trzeba, nie cofnie się przed tym. Jednocześnie przyznał, że na razie skuteczniejsze będzie wprowadzenie godzin policyjnych. - Jestem zdeterminowany, by przywrócić porządek - powiedział. Oskarżył też skrajnie lewicowy ruch o wprowadzanie chaosu w kraju.
- France Info (France)13:40
La carte des couvre-feux devrait être communiquée lundi après-midi, après des discussions avec les maires concernés, a précisé Sébastien Lecornu.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:48
Northern French town of Denain imposes nighttime curfew from Oct. 18 through Oct. 25
- Al Jazeera English14:01
Barcelona have arrived in Paris for the Champions League match at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.
- BBC News World14:13
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
- Google News - Top Stories14:13
French PM calls for cities to impose curfews after violent weekend protests BBC Opinion | The French Fantasy Is Coming to an End The New York Times Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration The Guardian Rioting in France: What’s Fueling the Violence and What Happens Next WSJ France in turmoil after riots and looting: What we know Reuters
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:22
Lecornu announces major judicial response and support for businesses affected by violence and looting during protests over weekend
- wkyufm.org16:02
France's Prime Minister gave city mayors the authority to impose nightly curfews on Monday, after protests turned violent this weekend.
- ketr.org16:02
France's Prime Minister gave city mayors the authority to impose nightly curfews on Monday, after protests turned violent this weekend.
- Google News - Top Stories16:04
Violent far-left riots in France are 'chilling warning' for Americans at home, Mike Johnson says Fox News France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting The New York Times Curfews in Paris as France reels from nationwide riots Yahoo How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded AP News French authorities announce partial curfews as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – Europe live The Guardian
- breitbart.com16:11
French Prime Minsiter Sébastien Lecornu said there will be localised curfews put in place in a bid to stem the rioting and looting.
- Le Figaro (France)16:30
Les restrictions s’appliqueront à partir de 23h ce lundi jusqu’à 6h mardi dans certains quartiers de Paris. Elle s’appliquera à l’ensemble du public, et pas uniquement aux mineurs.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)16:40edited after publishing
previously
Francouzské úřady vyhlásily kvůli protestům zákaz vycházení. Platí v Lille a dalších severských městechPo víkendových nepokojích a násilnostech v řadě francouzských měst vyhlásily úřady zákaz vycházení v Paříži, Lille a jeho okolních městech na severu země, platný od pondělních 20.00 do úterních 6.00. Informovaly o tom francouzská televizní stanice BFM a agentura Reuters s odvoláním na zdroj z kanceláře premiéra Sebastiena Lecornua. Zákaz vycházení platí dva dny a týká se také měst Douai, Wattignies a Denain, dodal zdroj.
- France Info (France)16:46
Sébastien Lecornu recevra la CFDT, la CGT, FO, la CFE-CGC et la CFTC, après les manifestations qui ont eu lieu ce week-end.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)16:51
- Le Figaro (France)16:58
Matignon a annoncé de premiers couvre-feux pour lundi et mardi à partir de 20 heures et jusqu’à 6 heures du matin dans quatre communes du Nord.
- Polsat News (Poland)17:09
Francja ogłasza częściową godzinę policyjną w Paryżu od poniedziałku od 21:00 - podała agencja AFP. Będzie ona obowiązywać w wybranych dzielnicach stolicy tego państwa. Podobne ograniczenia wprowadzono ze względu na zamieszki i chaos na ulicach w wielu regionach państwa obowiązywać będą także w Nicei, Lille oraz innych miejscowościach.
- Tagesschau (Germany)17:19
Nach den Ausschreitungen in Frankreich kündigt die Regierung lokale Ausgangssperren an. Für Samstag kursieren Aufrufe zu weiteren Protesten. Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt machte zwei Gruppen für die Krawalle im Nachbarland verantwortlich.
- Google News - Top Stories17:24
French Prime Minister calls for partial curfews after weekend riots Reuters France Officials Acknowledge ‘Failure’ Around Riots The New York Times Rioting in France: What’s Fueling the Violence and What Happens Next WSJ France in turmoil after riots and looting: What we know Reuters Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest Yahoo
- news-gazette.com17:29
Paris police say that they have issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting.” The statement on
- France Info (France)17:43edited after publishing
previously
Un couvre-feu va être mis en place à Paris, dans le secteur des Halles et la place de la République, de 23 heures à 6 heuresLa mesure concerne tout le public, pas seulement les mineurs, a précisé la préfecture de police de Paris.
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:43
In mehreren Städten in Frankreich gelten ab dem Abend Ausgangssperren für Minderjährige. Die Regelungen gelten unter anderem für Teile von Paris, Lille und Douai.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)17:44
In Paris, Nizza, Lille und weiteren Orten in Frankreich gelten in den Nachtstunden Ausgangssperren. Präsident Macron lehnt das Rücktrittsangebot des Innenministers ab. Für nächstes Wochenende sind neue Proteste der Gelbwesten-Bewegung angekündigt.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)17:44
In Paris, Nizza, Lille und weiteren Orten in Frankreich gelten in den Nachtstunden Ausgangssperren. Präsident Macron lehnt das Rücktrittsangebot des Innenministers ab. Für kommendes Wochenende sind neue Proteste der Gelbwesten-Bewegung angekündigt.
- Google News - Europe query17:46
‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots The Independent
- Libération (France)18:05edited after publishing
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Paris, Lyon, Nice, Lille… Des couvre-feux annoncés après les violencesDes portions de la capitale, de quatre communes du Nord notamment verront les sorties interdites pour les mineurs jusqu’à 6 heures du matin.
- Google News - Europe query18:06
Why protests are spreading across Europe, as France imposes first curfews ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- The Guardian World18:16edited after publishing
previously
French prime minister calls for ‘local and partial’ curfews after riotsInterior minister concedes police ‘lost control’ of weekend protests as PM vows to restore public order Partial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris, after the government admitted police had “lost control” during violent weekend protests around the country. Sébastien Lecornu, the French prime minister, said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday he was “fully resolved to restore public order” and had called for “local and partial” curfews if...
- Le Figaro (France)18:20
DÉCRYPTAGE - Après un week-end de violences urbaines dans plusieurs grandes villes, Sébastien Lecornu a annoncé l’instauration de « couvre-feux partiels » et « très localisés » face aux pillages.
- France Info (France)18:33
Dans la capitale, seuls les secteurs des Halles et de la place de la République sont concernés. Dans le Nord et à Nice, les interdictions de circulation concernent uniquement les mineurs.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:35
Palą Paryż. Policja wprowadza godzinę policyjną
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:36
FRANCUSKE VLASTI večeras su djelomično zabranile prosvjede u Parizu i uvele policijske satove u više gradova nakon višednevnih nasilnih nereda, pljački i sukoba s policijom diljem zemlje.
- 24sata (Croatia)18:39
Francuska se suočava s kaosom na ulicama, a vlasti su uvele policijske satove kako bi obuzdale nasilje prosvjednika, dok se šteta mjeri u stotinama milijuna eura.
- N1 Info (Croatia)18:39
Nakon nereda koji su izbili diljem Francuske, vlasti su uvele policijski sat u dijelovima Pariza, Nice i Lyona. Ograničenja kretanja stupaju na snagu
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:59
- Le Monde English19:01
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from 8 pm to 6 am.
- Le Monde English19:01
The French prime minister said he had asked regional authorities to impose curfews in some cities on Monday evening. Authorities in Marseille said that public gatherings would be banned from noon to 8 pm.
- Le Monde English19:01
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from 8 pm to 6 am.
- DW Top Stories19:02
French authorities imposed curfews in parts of several cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend. DW has the latest.
- DW Top Stories19:02
French authorities imposed curfews in parts of several cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend. DW has the latest.
- DW Top Stories19:02
French authorities imposed curfews in towns and cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend. DW has the latest.
- tportal (Croatia)19:05
Francuske vlasti u ponedjeljak su uvele policijski sat u dijelovima nekoliko gradova, uključujući Pariz, Lille i Nicu, suočavajući se s kritikama zbog sigurnosnih propusta nakon nereda i pljački tijekom protuvladinih prosvjeda diljem zemlje
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:28
Premijer Lecorn ne isključuje izvanredno stanje
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:29
Während der Proteste gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten kam es am Wochenende in mehreren französischen Städten zu Ausschreitungen und Plünderungen. Als Reaktion verhängen die zuständigen Stellen nun nächtliche Ausgangssperren.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)19:32
Dopo il caos e i saccheggi di sabato sera, scattano i primi coprifuoco in Francia. A Parigi il divieto di circolare entra in vigore questa sera, dalle 23 e fino alle 6 di domani mattina, in place de la République e nel quartiere centralissimo di Les Halles, comprese alcune sezioni della rue Rambuteau e del […] L'articolo Disordini in Francia, da stasera nelle città scatta il coprifuoco notturno per prevenire le azioni dei casseur proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:43
Restrictions will remain in force for 2 nights as authorities respond to violence, looting during nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs, fuel prices
- The Guardian World20:34edited after publishing
previously
French authorities announce partial curfew in Paris as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – Europe liveThis live blog is now closed. Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after 2,400 arrests across France French PM Lecornu says he has asked prefects to implement “a number of partial curfews” in certain “localised” urban areas to stop further disorder, which he attributes to “the extreme-left” and some criminal elements. We will no doubt hear more on this from local authorities, as in the example of Marseille ( 10:32 ). Continue reading...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:42
Curfew applies to entire population, while demonstrations also banned in some Paris neighborhoods from 8 pm to 6 am
- La Repubblica (Italy)20:50
Divieto notturno di uscire anche in altre città. Macron respinge le dimissioni del ministro dell’interno. I primi processi ai casseurs
- Google News - Top Stories21:11
Overnight curfews announced in parts of Paris and Nice after riots across France BBC Rioting in France: What’s Fueling the Violence and What Happens Next WSJ The French youth revolt Vox France in turmoil after riots and looting: What we know Reuters France Imposes Curfews The New York Times
- PBS NewsHour22:45
Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway to track down those responsible. Special correspondent Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
Tue, 20 October 2026
23 reports- ABC (Spain)00:27
La consigna estaba clara: no puede volver a pasar. Francia, la V República y el Gobierno de Emmanuel Macron no podían permitirse otra noche de disturbios y vandalismo . Por eso, el primer ministro, Sébastien Lecornu, y el ministro del Interior, Laurent Nuñez, decretaron toques de queda en varias zonas del país. En París, la capital, las restricciones se limitaron a los lugares donde se había concentrado la violencia , como la plaza de la República y sus alrededores, y el barrio comercial de Les...
- Japan Times00:37
The weekend of looting and violence followed weeks of student demonstrations, highlighting pressures from a weak economy and surging debt.
- shafaqna.com01:54
France curfews were imposed in parts of Paris, Lille and Nice after a weekend of riots and looting, as officials faced pressure over security failures.
- Google News - Europe query01:59
Several French cities impose curfews after weekend of chaos and protests spreading to parts of Europe CNN
- en.people.cn02:45
This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows a burning vehicle during a protest in Paris, France. (Xinhu
- Le Figaro (France)04:45
Le premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a estimé mardi que les couvre-feux, décidés la veille dans plusieurs villes après les scènes de violence du week-end, avaient contribué au «calme» et seraient reconduits «là où la situation le nécessite» pour une deuxième nuit.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:14
FRANCUSKE vlasti uvele su noćni policijski sat u dijelovima središnjeg Pariza i drugim gradovima nakon što su diljem zemlje tijekom vikenda izbili neredi i pljačke.
- France Info (France)05:36
À Paris, Lyon, Lille ou encore Nice, les autorités ont décrété des couvre-feux partiels à partir de la nuit de lundi soir, en réponse aux violences qui ont touché de nombreuses villes en France ce week-end. Une mesure suivie dans la capitale mais que beaucoup de jeunes jugent injuste.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)05:52
- 24sata (Croatia)06:03
Francuske vlasti uvele su noćni policijski sat u dijelovima središnjeg Pariza i drugim gradovima nakon vikenda obilježenog neredima i pljačkama diljem zemlje. Policijski sat bio je na snazi od 23:00 do 6:00 po lokalnom vremenu na Trgu Republike (Place de la République), gdje su se prosvjednici okupljali tijekom vikenda, te u trgovačkoj četvrti Les Halles.
- N1 Info (Croatia)06:03
Francuske vlasti uvele su noćni policijski sat u dijelovima Pariza i drugim gradovima nakon višednevnih nereda i pljački, a prizori s ulica svjedoče o
- Le Figaro (France)06:39
VIDÉO - Dans la capitale, la place de la République et le quartier des Halles ont été concernés par un couvre-feu lundi dès 23h00.
- Le Figaro (France)06:58
Après un week-end de violences particulièrement intenses, à Paris notamment, la soirée et la nuit de lundi à mardi ont été «calmes», a également indiqué la brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris (BSPP), sollicitée par l’AFP.
- Euronews07:10
Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:22
Przez protesty, które opanowały całą Francję, w niektórych miastach wprowadzono godzinę policyjną w nocy z poniedziałku na wtorek. Agencja AP udostępniła nagrania, jak wyglądał Paryż.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:53
- cyprus-mail.com08:26
French cities see a night of calm under curfews following violent protests, but student groups and yellow vest activists are calling for fresh demonstrations.
- Tagesschau (Germany)08:28
In Paris war das Betreten zentraler Plätze verboten, in Lyon durfte man nur mit triftigem Grund auf die Straße. Die nächtlichen Ausgangssperren haben sich aus Sicht der Regierung bewährt. Kommende Nacht soll es wieder welche geben - wenn nötig.
- Die Zeit (Germany)08:55
In Frankreichs Großstädten blieb es in der Nacht ruhig – nach Ansicht des Premiers auch wegen der Ausgangssperren. Wo nötig, soll es weitere Ausgehverbote geben.
- Le Figaro (France)09:17
INFO LE FIGARO - Ce couvre-feu, qui devrait s’étendre de 22 heures à 5 heures du matin jusqu’à vendredi, visera certaines zones de la ville. D’autres communes des Bouches-du-Rhône seront concernées par cette mesure.
- NYT World09:52
The restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the unrest face expedited trials.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:54
Vyhlašte plošný zákaz vycházení a povolejte armádu, žádá vládu Ariel Weil, starosta správního obvodu Paris Centre, který sdružuje 1., 2., 3. a 4. pařížský obvod. Francouzská metropole se jen s obtížemi vyrovnává s následky víkendového násilí a rabování a na sobotu 24. října se už chystají další střety.
- 24sata (Croatia)10:15
Pariz u utorak uklanja grafite sa spomenika na Trgu Republike nakon vikenda nereda i pljački. Oko trga i Les Hallesa uveden je noćni policijski sat, a u dijelovima grada zabranjeni su prosvjedi. Premijer Sébastien Lecornu odbacio je policijski sat za cijeli Pariz, ali ne i izvanredno stanje. Nasilje šest mjeseci prije predsjedničkih izbora dodatno pritišće Macronovu vlast, suočenu sa slabim gospodarstvom, rastućim dugom i borbom za proračun. Macron je odbio ostavku ministra unutarnjih poslova...