France bans protests in parts of Paris; Macron criticises Trump
France imposes curfew in parts of Paris after unrest, while President Macron condemns U.S. President Trump for exploiting the situation.
Key facts
- France banned protests in parts of Paris and imposed a curfew from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time (S1).
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said authorities lost control and failed to anticipate the violence (S1).
- President Emmanuel Macron said U.S. President Donald Trump was exploiting the unrest for political gain (S1, S3).
- Donald Trump claimed the unrest was caused by 'migrants, jihadists, and communists' and used footage at a midterm rally (S2).
On 21 October 2026, French authorities banned protests in parts of Paris and set a curfew from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. The ban followed violent unrest that began with student demonstrations. The unrest included looting and clashes with police. The curfew was announced by the interior ministry.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the authorities lost control and could not anticipate the violence. He admitted the scale of the unrest was unexpected. The statement was made on 21 October. The announcement was reported by Deutsche Welle.
President Emmanuel Macron said U.S. President Donald Trump was exploiting the unrest for political gain. He made the comments while speaking in Qatar. Macron also criticized foreign leaders for making false claims about the crisis. He said the comments were 'stupid' and 'unacceptable'.
Donald Trump claimed the unrest was caused by 'migrants, jihadists, and communists' and used footage of the protests at a midterm rally in Kansas. He warned that the United States could become 'like France' if Democrats win. Trump also criticized Macron for failing to control the situation. These statements were reported by France 24.
Context
The unrest began with students protesting high prices and demanding education reform. It later expanded to include other groups frustrated by the cost of living and fuel prices. The protests turned violent with looting and clashes.
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