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Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?

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In short

The French riots, sparked by school conditions and broader issues, are a warning of an intense election to come, with Prime Minister Lecornu implementing a curfew and France "reeling" from the violence, with the election shaping the country's future.

Key points

  • Prime Minister Lecornu has implemented a partial curfew to protect people and businesses.: Prime Minister Lecornu has implemented a partial curfew to protect people and businesses.
  • France is "reeling" from the violence following the riots.: France is "reeling" from the violence following the riots.
  • The upcoming election is a key factor in shaping the country's future.: The upcoming election is a key factor in shaping the country's future.

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Cities and towns across France have seen rioting, looting and vandalism over the weekend as protesters took to the streets.

It follows disorder last month when students began protesting over school conditions.

The protests became broader and represented other concerns some French people have about issues in the country.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that local authorities would be able to implement a partial curfew to protect people and businesses.

The BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield looks at how France is "reeling" from the violence and what it says about the upcoming election in the country.

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Original source: www.bbc.co.uk

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