Paris, France, Oct 20, 2026 (AFP) - French PM blames ultra-left groups for 'insurrectionary plan' in weekend riots

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2026-10-20

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday accused ultra-left radical groups of forging an "insurrectionary plan" that led to violent rioting over the weekend on the sidelines of nationwide protests over the cost of living. Addressing a raucous session of parliament, Lecornu condemned "the planning, in certain locations, of an insurrectionary plan led by far-left and ultra-left fringe groups". He added that the authorities would not toler......

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