Lecornu, '1,200 arrested and 150 police officers injured during protests in France'
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that 1,200 people were stopped and 150 police officers were injured during the national protests, calling it a miracle that the toll was not more serious and calling for a choice between the Republic and the troublemakers.
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Why It Matters
Protests across France have led to clashes and looting, with the prime minister traveling to meet officers deployed in central Paris after a day of tensions.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said in the evening that today, during protests across the country, 1,200 people were stopped and 150 police officers were injured.
"It's a miracle that the toll wasn't more serious," he said, on his way to meet officers deployed in central Paris after a day of clashes and looting. "The time has come to choose a side: either with the Republic, or with the troublemakers", added the prime minister.
Open Questions
- What are the specific causes of the protests?
- What measures will be taken to prevent future clashes?
- Who are the groups responsible for the looting?







