French police stage widespread protests across multiple cities to highlight insufficient staffing, poor conditions, and demands for better support amid rising insecurity.
Police unions organized nationwide demonstrations on January 31, 2026, demanding increased resources amid France’s ri...
Police unions organized nationwide demonstrations on January 31, 2026, demanding increased resources amid France’s rising insecurity and criticizing government inaction.
French police stage widespread protests across multiple cities to highlight insufficient staffing, poor conditions, and demands for better support amid rising insecurity.
A young man armed with handguns threatened suicide in Paris' 16th arrondissement but surrendered peacefully after police negotiations, sparking a major security operation.
French police unions are organizing a nationwide protest involving citizens to denounce deteriorating public safety and insufficient police resources.
Marseille officials have banned a Kurdish protest following violent clashes during an earlier demonstration, citing public order concerns and reaffirming support for the Kurdish community.
The death of El Hacen Diarra during police custody in Paris has triggered an official investigation and controversy over police behavior, with calls for accountability from the family.
A judicial inquiry has been opened in Paris following the death of El Hacen Diarra in police custody, amid allegations of excessive force and strangulation.
Cassis Mayor Danielle Milon condemned a politically timed police raid linked to the villa Mauresque sale ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, affirming her innocence and confidence in the investigation’s outcome.
Recent incidents in France include a police officer injured during an urban rodeo in Lyon and the forced dispersal of an illegal rave party in Barp, reflecting ongoing public safety enforcement efforts.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announces large-scale deployment and zero-tolerance policy for New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations in France.
Rhône and Seine-et-Marne prefectures implement strict bans on fireworks, alcohol, and increase surveillance with helicopter patrols and road checks for New Year's Eve 2025-2026.
A police officer involved with the French national football team has been sanctioned with early retirement after receiving a €60,300 donation from Kylian Mbappé, prompting an investigation into financial misconduct.
Seine-Maritime strengthens police presence, road checks, and bans nitrous oxide misuse to preserve public order on New Year's Eve 2025.
The French Interior Ministry admitted misidentifying the nationality of the Paris metro stabbing suspect, who holds a French passport despite initial claims he was a Malian immigrant.
France is deploying 90,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to secure New Year's Eve celebrations, with a strong security presence focused on Paris and the Champs-Élysées.
Persistent farmer road blockades over cattle vaccination continue amid ongoing government response, while Paris police arrest 40 following an unauthorized fireworks display in December.
Disillusionment and misconduct in French police forces lead to resignations and ethical challenges, revealing deep systemic problems.
Police in Grenoble shot a knife-wielding man who threatened officers; he is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and investigations are underway.
A 26-year-old man threatening people with a knife in Ajaccio was shot dead by police after a taser failed to stop him, with the police oversight body launching an investigation.
The Paris Court of Appeal has mandated a probe into ex-police prefect Didier Lallement's role in a 2019 protester's injury amid the gilet jaune demonstrations.
Polls show 72% of French feel unsafe nationwide, intensifying political conflict over security in Nantes amid rising violence and debate on local governance.
Lyon's ecologist president Bruno Bernard proposes a dedicated public tranquility brigade to tackle drug trafficking in social housing as part of a broader housing and safety plan.
President Macron visits Marseille to confront drug trafficking violence and propose social media restrictions amid ongoing urban renewal efforts.
President Macron reiterates commitment to defeating drug trafficking in Marseille amid ongoing violence and €5 billion urban renewal efforts, while a related arson attack in Dijon underscores wider narcotraffic issues.
French police informants face investigation for cocaine trafficking amid a failed operation in Marseille, while a related murder sentenced to 25 years in Rennes highlights drug-related violence.
French-Spanish national Clément Besneville's disappearance in Morocco sparks anti-terrorism probe and cross-government appeals.
France plans to strengthen drug trafficking laws with new legislation and calls for a 60,000-strong police expansion to combat narcotraffic more effectively.
French ministers Darmanin and Nuñez visited Marseille a week after Mehdi Kessaci's assassination to show commitment in combating drug trafficking amid local calls for stronger action.
Interior and Justice Ministers visit Marseille following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci to reinforce government commitment against growing narcotrafic violence.
Security concerns dominate political debate and campaign strategies as France prepares for the 2025 municipal elections, with calls for police armament and political realignments shaping the discourse.
A man with a knife threatened people at Paris's Gare Montparnasse before being shot by police, prompting evacuations and minor injuries.
In response to videos revealing police violence at Sainte-Soline protests, a judicial inquiry and political complaints intensify scrutiny over law enforcement accountability in France.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez addresses controversial police violence at Sainte-Soline protest, announces investigation amid serious injuries to protesters.
Police in France face growing incidents of targeted violence and threats, provoking serious concern over law enforcement safety and morale.
France faces a surge of violent crimes, including fatal stabbing, assault on a military firefighter, police-involved chases, and a major gold refinery robbery.
Two police officers in Bobigny have been charged and detained following allegations of rape and sexual assault of a female detainee, with evidence including a video from one officer's phone.
One of two police officers accused of rape in Bobigny has been charged with aggravated rape, while the second officer's status remains unclear.
Authorities in France enforce strict regulations and mobilize security forces to prevent disturbances and enhance safety during Halloween 2025 following past incidents and persistent threats.
Two police officers at Bobigny court have been suspended and are under investigation for allegedly raping a detained woman, prompting a criminal and administrative probe amid broader concerns about sexual violence in France.
Two recent violent jewelry thefts in France—the 88 million euro Louvre heist and a Marseille burglary targeting a retired jeweler couple—are under intense police investigation.