French government to extend curfews in several cities Tuesday evening

The French government announced Tuesday that curfews will be reinstated in several cities that evening, following a calm night that officials attributed to the measure. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that new restrictions will be decided locally by prefects and mayors where needed. The curfews, introduced Monday in cities including Paris, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, and Nice, responded to urban violence linked to Saturday's cost-of-living protests. Police and firefighters confirmed a quiet night, with a gendarmerie helicopter monitoring Paris. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire stressed the measure must remain exceptional. Some curfews, like Bordeaux and Nice, are set to last several days, while Paris's applied only to Monday night. New protests are planned for Saturday by the Gilets jaunes movement and student organizations.