France Pledges Business Aid After Violent Cost-of-Living Protests

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu advocated local curfews after violence during nationwide cost-of-living protests, as France pledged financial aid to businesses affected by the unrest.

The protests were driven by rising living costs, poor school conditions and declining public services. The demonstrations escalated into violence, vandalism and looting.

French officials tightened security after the unrest. President Emmanuel Macron empowered local officials to ban gatherings.

The government promised financial aid for businesses affected by the violence.

Lecornu advocated local curfews as a measure to restore public order.