French Assembly launches inquiry into protest violence

The French National Assembly has decided to create an inquiry commission to investigate violence that occurred during weekend protests, following criticism of the government and escalating unrest in several cities. Parliamentary group leaders agreed Tuesday to have the Laws Commission establish the inquiry, a proposal made Sunday by the lower house president. Curfews remain in effect where needed, including for minors in Marseille, as authorities face scrutiny over the worst looting in years during Saturday's cost-of-living demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged failures in handling the protests, while Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation Sunday, which was refused, after admitting a "loss of control." A man linked to the far-left was arrested over the Limoges town hall fire, with the case referred to anti-terror police.