The violence of October 17 and 18, during the protests against the cost of living, continues to shape the news: police investigations opened, a match postponed and a reshaping of the political landscape. Here is what you need to know for your daily life.
【A Ligue 2 match postponed, fears of new protests on Saturday】
The Ligue 2 match between Montpellier and Red Star, scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at the Stade de la Mosson, has been postponed to Monday at the request of the Hérault prefecture. According to France Info, possible protests on Saturday, October 24 prompted the decision.
This postponement illustrates the continuing tense context in the days ahead. If you need to travel this weekend in major cities, stay alert to prefecture announcements about possible gatherings or restrictions.
【Six cases opened by the "police of the police"】
France Info reports that six cases have been opened by the IGPN, the "police of the police", over suspected violence committed on October 17 and 18 during the protests against the cost of living, particularly in Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Saint-Étienne and Paris.
Among the reported cases are a teenage girl blinded in one eye and a minor whose hand was torn off. These investigations will examine the circumstances of these injuries and the use of force by law enforcement.
【Business owners tempted by self-defense】
According to Le Figaro, Les Républicains' presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau reports hearing from restaurateurs ready to defend their establishments themselves on Saturday, to prevent them from being looted.
These comments reflect business owners' persistent concern about the risk of further damage, after the looting seen during the violence of October 17.
【LFI-government showdown, and the question of a ban】
According to Le Monde, the executive, like the parties of the central bloc, the right and the far right, accuses the "insoumis" of stoking the violence, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon's movement denounces the interior minister's "amateurism" and "manipulations".
Senate President Gérard Larcher said on Tuesday that the question of banning La France insoumise "can be asked". This hardening of the political debate is one of the direct aftereffects of the riots.
【Polls: Le Pen consolidates, Mélenchon qualifies for runoff, Philippe struggles】
According to an Ifop-Fiducial survey for Le Figaro, Sud Radio and LCI, conducted from Saturday evening to Monday, the violence of October 17 consolidates Marine Le Pen's electoral base: she would be the only candidate to increase her first-round voting intentions, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon would qualify for the runoff against her.
According to Le Figaro, Édouard Philippe would be eliminated in every scenario, his voting intentions eroding like those of his rival Gabriel Attal, with the two former prime ministers suffering from the unpopularity of a government seen as running out of steam.
【2027 presidential election: the voting dates criticized】
Le Figaro reports that the dates of the 2027 presidential election are once again being criticized, with fears of unrest on May 1, the day before the runoff. Bruno Retailleau has asked the government to change the dates.
According to the newspaper, the only other option would be April 11 and 25. This calendar debate is directly linked to the recent social mobilizations and the riots.
【Antilles: live rounds fired in Martinique, 13 arrests in Guadeloupe】
According to Le Figaro, law enforcement officers were targeted by live rounds in Martinique, where burning barricades were set up from Monday evening on many roads.
In Guadeloupe, new violence was reported with 13 arrests, despite a "relative calm" on the island. The situation therefore remains tense in both territories.