🔴 French PM vows 'massive' police operation for new protests on Saturday

Home Europe Live Issued on: 20/10/2026 - 04:51Modified: 20/10/2026 - 15:59 France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez (R) and France's Economy, Finances and Industry Minister Roland Lescure (L) listen to France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (C) during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly on October 20, 2026. © Kenwo Tribouillard, AFP French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed to deploy a "massive" number of police for Saturday’s planned demonstrations during a session at the National Assembly. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez then announced that some military forces would reinforce the police operation, with the stated goal being the "immediate return to order" following the weekend's violent riots. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: • Mass protests against the rising cost of living and in support of high school students’ demands over education funding erupted in violent clashes in which law enforcement officers and protesters were wounded, public buildings were set ablaze and businesses were looted. • French authorities issued a curfew for Place de la Republique ‌and the ‌streets around Les Halles ...