France’s government is preparing to allow local officials to determine whether to implement curfews, with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announcing that coordination between regional authorities and mayors will guide these decisions. The move suggests a decentralized approach to managing public safety measures, potentially in response to recent unrest or public health concerns. Authorities will assess local conditions to decide if restrictions are necessary, marking a shift in how regional responses are handled. The announcement raises questions about how consistently such measures will be applied across different areas.


Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.