French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has stated that targeted curfews implemented in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight.” He also suggested that additional curfews could be introduced today if required.
As a symbol of increased security, a helicopter reportedly flew over the Place de la Republique in the French capital, an area previously affected by unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, according to AFP.
While some restrictions, including those in Paris, were initially for the night from Monday to Tuesday, others, particularly in Bordeaux and Nice, are scheduled to remain in effect for several days.