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news France 24 En 2026-05-03

French minister vows crackdown on illegal rave parties.

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to intensify efforts against illegal rave parties following a large gathering on a military base in central France. Organizers deliberately chose Nunez's hometown to protest a proposed bill increasing penalties for unregistered raves. Authorities had warned attendees of potential dangers, including unexploded mortars, on the site.

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