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French governments at all levels introduced bans or restrictions on the 22nd to prevent further riots during demonstrations this weekend. President Emmanuel Macron announced that “unlawful groups” will be banned from holding protests in the next few days. Marseille, the second-largest city, and Lyon, are prohibited from holding all protests on the 24th, and the Louvre in Paris will be temporarily closed on the same day. The nationwide demonstrations last weekend turned into the worst riots in France in recent years. Police have detained about 2,700 people so far.

Zhitongcaijing·10/23/2026 08:25:16
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French governments at all levels introduced bans or restrictions on the 22nd to prevent further riots during demonstrations this weekend. President Emmanuel Macron announced that “unlawful groups” will be banned from holding protests in the next few days. Marseille, the second-largest city, and Lyon, are prohibited from holding all protests on the 24th, and the Louvre in Paris will be temporarily closed on the same day. The nationwide demonstrations last weekend turned into the worst riots in France in recent years. Police have detained about 2,700 people so far.