French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing…
France 24 reports: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend.
The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French PM Lecornu, French Prime Minister Sébastien and Lecornu.
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