French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-10-20 · 07:37 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that targeted curfews implemented in Paris and other major cities have helped to restore calm overnight. He suggested that additional curfews may be introduced if necessary to quell ongoing unrest following weekend protests. As a visible sign of increased security, a helicopter with a searchlight was observed over Place de la Republique in Paris, a focal point of the disturbances. The government is considering further measures to manage the situation.

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A helicopter flew over Place de la Republique, sweeping a searchlight across the square.

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Targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities have contributed to calm overnight.

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More curfews could be introduced if needed today.

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Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today. In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over the French capital’s Place de la Republique, one of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, AFP said. Continue reading...

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