# France protests: Government to impose new curfews where ‘situation requires it’

https://mins.news/en/item/107608

- France 24, 2026-10-20 09:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261020-france-protests-govt-to-impose-new-curfews-where-situation-requires-it

> After weekend protests and riots across France, the government has imposed curfews in parts of Paris and several cities. Paris had a quiet night, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said local authorities may extend curfews if needed.

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