France: Riots in Paris
VIDEO: Couple drinks and talks in a bar amid violent acts in Paris Couple talks and drinks in a bar amid violent acts in Paris A couple was seen drinking and talking amidst violent disturbances in Paris. Images recorded the man and the woman in a bar near the Arc de Triomphe, in the region where the main disturbances have been occurring in the center of the French capital (see above). ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp In the video, a burning trash can could be seen in the background, while the man and the woman sat at a cafe table talking calmly. ➡️ France has been facing a wave of demonstrations in recent weeks that began with student protests and gained support from protesters against the high cost of living and fuel prices. In recent days, however, some acts have turned violent, with looting, buildings set on fire, and clashes with the police. On Saturday (17th), 2,400 people were detained. Man and woman talk and drink in a bar during violent acts near the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, France, on October 17, 2026. Reproduction/ g1 The initial wave of protests began last month in high schools in the poor suburbs north of Paris and focused on indignation with the absence of teachers and precarious school facilities. The demonstrations quickly transformed into a national movement against inequality, insufficient public spending, and the decline in the quality of services. The protests are also occurring at a time when President Emmanuel Macron is in the final stretch of his term, leaving behind a polarized electorate and a fragmented internal political landscape. SANDRA COHEN: Chaos in the streets of France increases Macron's wear and tear and could benefit the far right Curfew Pressured after protests against the high cost of living in France, the president makes a national address On Monday (19th), the Prime Minister of France, Sébastien Lecornu, asked mayors of cities with demonstrations to decree curfews due to the protests. Lecornu, who shares the government of France with Macron, wants cities to impose restrictions starting this Monday night. "I asked the mayors to decree several curfews tonight, partial curfews," said Lecornu. The prime minister did not specify which cities he requested the curfew for. He chaired an emergency meeting to decide on measures to be taken to control violence in the streets. Also on Monday, the Louvre Museum in Paris woke up closed after protesters blocked access to the site in support of the student movement and to denounce "police repression." On Sunday night (18th), the country registered one of the most violent nights in recent years. According to the Ministry of the Interior, more than 500,000 people took to the streets in dozens of cities. The acts left one dead, more than 500 police officers injured, and almost 1,800 detained. Man walks past fire amid demonstration in Paris, on October 18, 2026. Abdul Saboor/ Reuters Montage with photos of the aftermath of protests in France AFP and Reuters
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