Pardon My French

“Partial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris, after the government admitted police had ‘lost control’ during violent weekend protests around the country.” The upheaval isn’t limited to Paris. It’s not even just limited to France. The Guardian: Why are people protesting across Europe? Here’s the latest, along with photos from the protests.

+ NYT (Gift Article): France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country. And from The Conversation: As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for Marine Le Pen’s right‑wing party.