AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUnrest and Security: Curfews in Paris, Lyon and Marseille brought a quieter night, but Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is preparing a major security operation for Saturday’s planned protests. Soldiers will guard sensitive sites to free up police, after riots damaged thousands of businesses and led to more than 2,400 arrests. Flooding: Severe rain in the south-east left one person dead near Marseille and another missing in Corsica; rescue teams are searching flood-hit areas. Gulf Ties: Emmanuel Macron’s UAE visit produced new defence, energy and technology agreements, including cooperation on the Rafale F5 programme. Kuwait also signed eight deals with France during Macron’s Gulf tour. Historical Reckoning: France’s Senate voted to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, which regulated slavery in French colonies and remained on the statute books long after abolition. NFL in Paris: The league says Sunday’s Steelers-Saints game remains on schedule, with security plans under close review amid the unrest.
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