# French PM Imposes Curfews and Accuses Ultra\-Left Movement

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked regional authorities to impose partial and localised curfews in some cities to protect businesses after weekend demonstrations turned violent\. Lecornu also accused the ultra\-left movement of orchestrating unrest ahead of next year's presidential election\.

Canonical URL: https://allnews.crickdevs.com/article/french-pm-imposes-curfews-and-accuses-ultra-left-movement-618c9cf4

Publisher: AllNews

Author: AllNews Editorial

Category: Politics

Published: 2026-10-19T17:38:35.644Z

Updated: 2026-10-19T17:38:35.644Z

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has announced the imposition of partial and localised curfews in some cities following weekend demonstrations that turned violent\. The measures are intended to protect businesses and restore order\.

Lecornu accused the ultra\-left movement of seeking to create deep unrest across the country in the runup to next year's presidential election\. This accusation comes amid growing tensions and political unrest in France\.

## Summary

- French PM Sebastien Lecornu imposed partial, localised curfews in some cities to protect businesses after violent weekend demonstrations\.

- Lecornu accused the ultra\-left movement of orchestrating unrest ahead of next year's presidential election\.

## Revision note

Corrected factual and originality issues by rewriting paragraphs independently and ensuring all claims are supported by evidence\.

## Sources

- [REPLAY: French PM speaks after crisis meeting](<https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-replay-french-pm-speaks-after-crisis-meeting>) — France 24

## Claim connections

- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked regional authorities to impose partial and localised curfews in some cities\. (confirmed)
  - [Source](<https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-replay-french-pm-speaks-after-crisis-meeting>)

- The curfews are intended to protect businesses after weekend demonstrations spilled over into street violence\. (confirmed)
  - [Source](<https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-replay-french-pm-speaks-after-crisis-meeting>)

- Lecornu accused the "ultra\-left movement" of seeking to "orchestrate deep unrest across the country" in the runup to next year's presidential election\. (confirmed)
  - [Source](<https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-replay-french-pm-speaks-after-crisis-meeting>)