French PM Demands Rioters Pay For Damage During Nationwide Protests

Hindustan Times · world

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has blamed far-left groups for orchestrating violence during recent nationwide protests. The demonstrations saw between 550,000 and 800,000 participants, resulting in 1,200 arrests and 150 police officers injured. Protesters voiced concerns over the rising cost of living, education funding, and deteriorating public services. Lecornu is demanding that those responsible for the destruction, including clashes, arson, and looting, should be held financially accountable for the damages.