French Authorities Impose Curfews Following Nationwide Riots and Looting

French authorities imposed overnight curfews in central Paris and other cities after a weekend of riots and looting that resulted in over 2,500 arrests and hundreds of millions of euros in damages.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted police lost control in some cities, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu granted local mayors power to implement curfews where needed.

President Emmanuel Macron refused Nuñez's resignation following criticism over security preparedness, demanding transparency over intelligence failings during the demonstrations.