LIVE, October 17 protests: new curfews Wednesday evening; Sébastien Lecornu will meet with the mayors of Paris, Marseille, and Lyon on Thursday

On October 17, significant unrest led to the looting of 2,000 to 3,000 businesses in France, prompting fears of further violence during upcoming protests. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez defended police actions, stating they ensured the right to protest for 550,000 participants. New curfews will be implemented, and mayors from major cities will meet to discuss security. A planned protest by Interfac IDF in Paris has been banned due to previous violence. Additionally, investigations are underway regarding the deaths of two individuals during the unrest. A parliamentary inquiry has been initiated to examine law enforcement's response to the chaos.