France plans 'massive' weekend police surge amid protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities.
DW reports: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities.
He also accused extreme-left groups of trying to hijack what began as protests.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French Prime Minister Sebastien and Lecornu.
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