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French government under pressure after weekend of violence

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Briefings

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to address a weekend of violence and looting during protests against rising living costs. The evidence indicates the government is actively assessing the situation, though specific casualty numbers, exact dates of violence, or the scope of looting remain unconfirmed in the provided text.

Key points

• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.

Context

The French government is responding to recent unrest, but the specific nature of the violence and the extent of looting are not detailed in the available source.

Limitations

The provided evidence is limited to the announcement of an emergency meeting. Specific details regarding the violence, casualty numbers, dates of events, and the scale of looting are not included in the source.

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