French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment

France 24 reports: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests.

Lecornu also accused ultra-left groups of fomenting an "insurrection" leading to the past weekend's riots on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and education funding.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French PM, Lecornu and French Prime Minister Sébastien.

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France · Europe

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France 24

First reported

20 Oct 2026, 19:46 IST

Key names

French PM, Lecornu, French Prime Minister Sébastien, National Assembly

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World

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• France 24French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment 20 Oct, 19:46
• France 24French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations Saturday 20 Oct, 20:24

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