France weighs wider curfews as more protests loom in November

Paris, Oct 20 (UNI) French authorities could impose further localised curfews after weekend protests over the rising cost of living and fuel prices turned violent, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, as the unrest intensified pressure on a government struggling with political divisions and economic uncertainty. Lecornu said targeted curfews had helped restore calm overnight and warned that additional restrictions could be introduced on Tuesday evening where necessary. Decisions would be taken by local prefects in coordination with mayors, he said in a statement on X. More problems are brewing for Macron, with further demonstrations scheduled for next weekend…