French cities calm under curfews after violent protests; new demonstrations planned for Saturday

French cities remained calm overnight under curfews imposed after a weekend of violent protests, as organizers announced new demonstrations for the coming Saturday. The government credited the curfews for restoring order following widespread arson and looting. Hundreds of thousands joined protests over cost of living and education, with nearly 2,400 arrests and about 1,000 police injured. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said curfews could be extended, while interior minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign after admitting police "lost control." The unrest damaged at least 3,000 businesses, with costs in hundreds of millions of euros. Yellow Vest organizers refused to condemn the violence, and unions plan further action, as the government faces budget pressures and a presidential election next spring.