France Protest: Are the Riots a Warning for an Intense Election?
Cities and towns across France have witnessed rioting, looting, and vandalism over the weekend as protesters took to the streets. This follows previous disorder in which students protested over school conditions, which later expanded to encompass other French citizens' concerns about various national issues.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that local authorities would be empowered to implement partial curfews to safeguard citizens and businesses. The BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield examines the consequences of this violence and its implications for France's upcoming election.
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