France could impose more curfews after protest violence: Premier

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday that authorities could impose further localized curfews following violence during weekend protests against the high cost of living.

In a statement on US social media platform X, Lecornu said targeted curfews "contributed to calm" overnight, adding that further restrictions could be announced Tuesday evening "where the situation requires it."

Decisions would be taken locally by prefects in coordination with mayors, he said.

[1/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[2/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[3/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a square during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[4/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[5/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[6/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[7/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[8/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[9/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

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[1/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[2/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[3/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a square during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[4/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[5/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[6/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[7/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[8/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

[9/9] LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: A view of a street during a curfew imposed following violence and looting during nationwide weekend demonstrations against the rising cost of living and fuel prices in Lyon, France, on October 19, 2026. French authorities are expanding overnight curfews beyond Paris to Nice, Lyon and parts of the Gironde department following weekend protests marked by violence and looting, French broadcaster BFMTV reported Monday.

Partial curfews took effect Monday night in areas including Paris and Lyon.

Marseille will introduce a curfew for minors in certain areas from 10 pm to 5 am starting Tuesday evening, lasting at least until Friday, Le Figaro reported. Mayor Benoit Payan said the restrictions would apply exclusively to commercial areas hit by looting or considered at risk.

Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said 149 people had been jailed as of midday Tuesday, updating an earlier figure of 67. Authorities previously reported that 2,513 people had been taken into custody.

Earlier Tuesday, he said around 50 judicial investigations had been opened.

Speaking to CNews-Europe 1, Darmanin rejected the need for a state of emergency, saying authorities could restore order through firmness without restricting the individual freedoms of the entire population.

Meanwhile, parliamentary group leaders agreed to begin a procedure for the National Assembly’s Law Committee to become a commission of inquiry into the weekend violence, looting and policing measures.

National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet urged the government to address protesters' demands, saying hundreds of thousands had demonstrated peacefully.

She warned that policing concerns should not overshadow the budget debate and demonstrators' grievances.

Lecornu is scheduled to meet with unions Wednesday and representatives of political parties Thursday.

Business federation Medef President Patrick Martin accused the state of failing to maintain order, citing preliminary government estimates that at least 3,000 businesses were affected.

Economy Minister Roland Lescure said support measures would be announced for affected traders and craftspeople to help them resume operations quickly.

A Yellow Vest coordination group has called for another mobilization on Saturday, Oct. 24.