https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-the-wake-of-riots-the-french-authorities-ban-some-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-the-wake-of-riots-the-french-authorities-ban-some-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/in-the-wake-of-riots-the-french-authorities-ban-some-protests#u155825Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:11:23 +0000French authorities banned gatherings in multiple cities following weekend riots that involved curfews and arrests. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the bans aim to ensure that calm prevails and to protect public buildings and businesses. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a massive police deployment for weekend demonstrations, with authorities planning to deploy 70,000 police officers. Additionally, the Louvre and other major museums in Paris scheduled closures for Saturday over concerns about potential protest violence.Why it mattersThe decision to ban specific demonstrations and