Louvre Entrance Blocked as French PM Lecornu Calls for Localised Curfews Amid Unrest

On Monday, demonstrators obstructed the entrance to the Louvre in Paris as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu advocated for localized curfews to address growing public unrest. Following remarks from the interior minister that police had "lost control" over the weekend's turmoil, Lecornu held a crisis meeting with his ministers. He recommended that regional leaders implement "partial" and "localized" curfews to safeguard businesses, highlighting the extensive damage and looting of hundreds of shops. Lecornu expressed his firm commitment to restoring public order, mentioning that a state of emergency could be declared "if needed." The Yellow Vests movement, responsible for the weekend protests, has scheduled another demonstration for the upcoming Saturday, amid escalating cost-of-living protests that turned violent.