# French PM says emergency rule could be declared if needed

https://mins.news/en/item/106364

- France 24, 2026-10-19 12:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261019-french-pm-says-could-declare-state-of-emergency-over-unrest-if-needed

> French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday that authorities could impose a state of emergency if necessary, but argued that curfews would be a better response to the crisis over violent protests.

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