France imposes night curfews in multiple cities following violent unrest

French authorities have announced the imposition of night curfews across multiple cities in response to escalating civil unrest. According to Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's office, the partial curfews will remain in effect from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am in the affected areas. The measure represents a significant security intervention aimed at containing the spread of violence and maintaining public order. The decision comes after violent protests erupted in various parts of the country, prompting the government to take decisive action. Officials have indicated that the curfews will remain in place until the security situation stabilizes and normalcy is restored in the affected cities. The move underscores growing concerns about the intensity and scale of the unrest, which has prompted one of France's strongest law enforcement responses in recent times.

Photo: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (right) with Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard and EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen in Paris, October 2025. Thomas Padilla / European Commission Audiovisual Service via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).