France tightens security, pledges aid after violent cost-of-living protests

French officials have implemented stricter security measures and promised financial aid for businesses following a weekend of protests that escalated into violence, vandalism, and looting. The demonstrations, initially peaceful, were driven by discontent over rising living costs, poor school conditions, and declining public services. President Emmanuel Macron has empowered local officials to ban gatherings, and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has advocated for local curfews to restore public order. The government’s response appears to be an attempt to curb further unrest while addressing the immediate impacts on businesses.

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