How France’s riots could reshape the presidential race | DW News
DW News · Published on October 19, 2026
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France is picking up the pieces after a weekend of riots and looting overshadowed weeks of largely peaceful student protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says “troublemakers and looters” and “ultra-left radical groups” were behind the violence. Local curfews are now being introduced as authorities try to regain control. But what evidence is there for the government's claims? And with a presidential election approaching, who could benefit from the chaos? We spoke to journalist Chris Bockman. #dwcurrentaffairs #france For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/DWNews/ Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1