France to deploy massive security after weekend riots, PM blames ultra-left groups

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday promised a "massive" security deployment for upcoming protests and blamed ultra-left groups for weekend riots during cost-of-living demonstrations. Lecornu accused far-left factions of planning an "insurrectionary plan" that led to violence, and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said military forces would reinforce police on Saturday. The government aims for an "immediate return to order." The riots occurred alongside nationwide protests over living costs and education funding, with organizers announcing new demonstrations. Lecornu warned against groups marching on presidential and prime ministerial offices in Paris.