France imposes curfews and protest bans after weekend riots

France imposed curfews and protest bans in multiple cities Monday night following weekend violence and looting during demonstrations against the high cost of living. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez visited Marseille's mayor after riots there, while Paris banned gatherings from 8 p.m. and restricted movement in central areas. Authorities reported 2,513 arrests and 67 imprisonments since the weekend unrest. Curfews were set in Lille, Douai, Denain, Wattignies, Lyon, and parts of Paris, with Guadeloupe restricting minors' movement after three police officers were shot. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accused the "ultra-left" of seeking to disrupt the country until the presidential election. President Emmanuel Macron rejected Nuñez's resignation to maintain command continuity, while officials admitted failures in intelligence and police deployment. Political opposition criticized Macron's response, with left leaders blaming government policy and right leaders demanding more firmness. International reactions included US President Donald Trump saying "France burns" and EU officials calling the violence unacceptable.