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New Protests in France: Lecornu Prepares Meeting with Unions

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has scheduled a meeting with unions on Wednesday to address protest security and management of student demonstrations following violence and curfews in several cities.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
October 22, 2026  ·  1 min read
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that he will meet with union organizations on Wednesday to discuss security measures to be adopted in response to ongoing protests.

This initiative comes after curfews were imposed in several French cities to prevent further violence and looting incidents that occurred over the weekend.

The protests, initially started by high school students, have spread across the country, raising growing concerns about public order management.

According to France 24, this meeting aims to coordinate responses to these nationwide demonstrations and ensure citizen safety while considering the demands of the protesters.

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