France has taken a further step towards making people financially responsible for damage they cause during urban riots in the wake of last weekend's unrest, when largely peaceful demonstrations over the cost of living were marred by widespread looting and destruction of public property.
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Hundreds of thousands of households were without power on Friday morning, and transport was seriously disrupted, after Storm Austen hit western France....
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French courts have swiftly handed out verdicts, including orders to serve jail time, in fast-track justice for defendants accused over the rioting that erupted on the sidelines of protests at the weekend....
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France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vuč...
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Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as European shares fell and Kering tumbled on weak Gucci sales. An AI sell-off drove investors towards US bonds, while France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%....
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Ahead of another day of protests this Saturday, and amid fears of renewed violence and looting, restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly have multiplied, drawing sharp criticism from civil liberties groups....
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While the radical decision has already happened in France's history, it has only ever been implemented at times of war or revolution, and after lengthy negotiations with creditors....
