After implementing curfews in major French cities to prevent further violence and looting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to meet with trade union leaders on Wednesday to address security concerns surrounding upcoming demonstrations and ongoing student-led protests. Follow our live coverage for real-time updates.
21/10/2026 – 02:44
Lecornu to Hold Crucial Meetings with Union Representatives Ahead of Planned Demonstrations
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet with representatives from five major unions—the CFDT, CGT, FO, CFTC, and CFE-CGC—on Wednesday to discuss strategies ensuring safe and lawful public demonstrations, which he emphasized must not be exploited by those engaging in disruptive behavior, as outlined in correspondence sent to the organizations.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez will also participate in the discussions.
New demonstrations organized by the Yellow Vest movement and high school students are scheduled for Saturday, while unions have planned their gatherings for November 5.
The CFDT and CGT expressed disappointment over the exclusion of high school organizations from this meeting, where Lecornu aims to present responses to student demands regarding scheduling, substitute staffing, school renovations, and Parcoursup admissions processes.
21/10/2026 – 02:41
Welcome to our liveblog tracking developments in France’s ongoing protest movement. Review yesterday’s significant events here.
- Security Crackdown: Prime Minister Lecornu has accused far-left radical groups of orchestrating an “insurrectionary scheme” responsible for widespread violence during weekend demonstrations against rising living costs.
- Extended Curfews: Additional evening curfews have been enforced in central areas of Paris and Lyon following the calmest night since the country experienced its worst civil unrest in decades.
- Military Deployment: Lecornu announced a large-scale security deployment for Saturday’s planned protests, including military reinforcement alongside police units.
- (Source: FRANCE 24 with contributions from Reuters, AP, and AFP)
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