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French authorities have expanded police deployments and extended overnight curfews in several cities after nationwide unrest over the weekend, according to government statements. Demonstrations that began in September over school conditions and teacher shortages broadened to include concerns about living costs and public services.
The Interior Ministry said about 550,000 people took part in 110 marches on Oct. 17. Authorities said more than 2,000 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 police officers and firefighters were injured. Buildings and businesses were damaged, including Limoges city hall, which was set on fire, according to officials.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said authorities had underestimated the scale of the unrest and lost control in some cities. President Emmanuel Macron rejected Nuñez’s offer to resign and called for transparency over intelligence shortcomings, while saying the government would respond to the demands of peaceful demonstrators and punish those involved in violence.
Further demonstrations are scheduled for Oct. 24, including events in Orléans during a National Rally convention. The government has announced a large police mobilization ahead of the planned protests. The NFL also said its Pittsburgh Steelers–New Orleans Saints game at Stade de France remains scheduled for Sunday, with security preparations being coordinated with local authorities.
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