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French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment

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Briefings

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated in the National Assembly that authorities will deploy a massive security presence next weekend following protests over living costs and education funding. He specifically accused ultra-left groups of inciting an insurrection that led to recent riots. The statement was made during a Tuesday session of the National Assembly.

Key points

• Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a 'massive' security deployment next weekend following protests.
• Lecornu blamed ultra-left groups for the recent riots, calling them an 'insurrection'.

Context

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, regarding weekend protests. The unrest occurred on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations focused on the cost of living and education funding.

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Evidence covers only the Prime Minister's statement during the National Assembly session. No specific dates for the protests, casualty figures, or exact locations of the riots are provided in the source.

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