A curfew has been declared in France.

Protests organized by the Yellow Vests movement, which also enjoys student support, continue across France. Tensions between police and demonstrators, escalating alongside incidents of violence in many cities—including Paris—have prompted the French government to adopt new measures to restore public order.

Prime Minister Lecornu Issues Directive to Governors

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, in a statement following an inter‑ministerial crisis meeting, announced that he had instructed governors to enforce partial curfews at the local level starting tonight.

Lecornu, affirming his resolve to restore public order, said that security measures would be implemented in areas deemed necessary.

Emergency Declarations May Be Made if Needed

Prime Minister Lecornu said that declaring a state of emergency could also be considered if necessary. However, he noted that, at this stage, targeted restrictions in specific areas are seen as more appropriate than a nationwide application.

Ban in Northern Cities Where Lille Was Among Them

Following the Prime Minister's directive, a going-out ban from 20:00 to 06:00 was announced today and tomorrow in northern cities where Lille Was Among Them

Details on where and to what extent the restrictions will be applied have not yet been clarified. Lecornu emphasized that a ban covering all of Paris, the capital, is not on the agenda.

Lecornu said putting all of Paris under a going-out ban is not even conceivable, as it makes no sense, and that measures will be determined according to local conditions.

It was announced that governors will consult with mayors and business representatives before determining measures to ensure the safety of life and property.

Will the PSG-Barcelona match be postponed?

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez also stated at the same press conference that there was no plan to postpone the football match between Paris Saint‑Germain and Barcelona scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Thousands of shops suffered damage in the protests.

The yellow‑vest protesters, who were also backed by students, had staged nationwide demonstrations on October 17 against the cost of living and high fuel prices.

During the demonstrations, about 2,400 people were detained and roughly a thousand police, gendarmerie, and firefighters were injured. It was reported that at least 3,000 shops were damaged or looted in the violent incidents.

The French government is implementing new local restrictions to maintain public order and protect life and property after the incidents that occurred during the protests.