French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will ask President Emmanuel Macron to convene an extraordinary parliamentary session in early July to expedite the adoption of the government's RIPOST security bill. This decision follows widespread disorder and over 200 arrests in France after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, which mirrored similar incidents after their semifinal win and last year's final. The RIPOST bill, presented in March and already approved by the Senate, aims to address "everyday disorder" such as illegal raves, misuse of nitrous oxide, and drug use, by expanding police and surveillance powers. Lecornu stated that perpetrators are not sufficiently held accountable for damages, which are often borne by society, and proposed measures to recover costs more effectively, potentially by using a portion of welfare benefits.

Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, French authorities detained 416 people nationwide, with 283 arrests occurring in Paris. The detentions followed violent clashes and disturbances as thousands of fans celebrated the win. Approximately 22,000 police officers were deployed across France, including 8,000 in Paris, to manage the crowds and prevent unrest, a measure taken after similar incidents last year. The French Ministry of the Interior reported that seven officers were injured and that six vehicles and two businesses sustained damage. Supporters also briefly blocked traffic on the Paris ring road and set off flares.

Following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League final victory over Arsenal, widespread celebrations across France resulted in over 400 arrests. Thousands of police officers were deployed to manage unrest, particularly in Paris, where fans set off flares and fireworks, leading to disruptions in public transport. Several police officers sustained injuries during the clashes. Footage from Paris depicted burning electric bikes and damage to shopfronts, with six vehicles, two businesses, and a bus shelter also reported as damaged. The unrest occurred on the Champs-Élysées and earlier at PSG's Parc des Princes, where fans gathered to watch the final on giant screens. This marks the second consecutive year of football-related violence following a PSG win.

Paris police arrested over 130 individuals following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory over Arsenal. Thousands of officers were deployed to manage crowds at key locations, including around the Parc des Princes stadium where over 40,000 fans watched the match on giant screens. During celebrations, some PSG fans reportedly threw fireworks at police, who responded with teargas. The clashes resulted in damage to six vehicles and two storefronts. The interior minister stated a robust system was in place to curb violence, with 22,000 police deployed in the capital. While some areas saw tensions, the Champs-Élysées boulevard was largely filled with peaceful fans, though some fireworks and flares were also present there.