Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public’s “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools . At least 2,400 people were arrested. Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to…
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned those who attempted to topple the Republic following nationwide protests that descended into rioting and looting, expressing public anger and shame at the events. At least 2,400 individuals were arrested in connection with the protests. The President blamed the majority of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of targeting police and public buildings to incite chaos.
Macron declared that those who engaged in looting would face consequences for the damage caused, and those who sought to undermine the Republic would be held accountable. In a televised address to the nation, he denounced the "unrestrained violence" perpetrated by "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals."
Macron convened an emergency meeting with senior government officials the day after masked groups set fires and attacked city halls in multiple cities. He instructed prefects to collaborate with mayors to safeguard public buildings and businesses in the coming weeks, including the possibility of banning protests when deemed necessary. Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the capital, signaling the severity of the situation.
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