Political Crisis and Violence in France: The Latest Developments

After violence erupted alongside the October 17 protests against the high cost of living, Emmanuel Macron kept Laurent Nuñez as interior minister but called on him to revise the policing strategy. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked prefects to impose partial, localized curfews to protect businesses, while measures targeting rioters are set to take effect. In Marseille, demonstrations and gatherings were banned from noon to 8 p.m. on Monday following violence and looting. The Yellow Vests coordination announced further actions for October 24 and 31.