# European stocks open lower as French businesses tally riot losses

https://mins.news/en/item/105956

- euronews, 2026-10-19 08:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/european-stocks-open-in-the-red-as-french-businesses-count-the-cost-of-the-riots

> European stock markets opened lower on Monday after violent protests and looting in France over the weekend. Business owners are counting their losses and accusing the government of failing to protect them.

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