President Macron to address nation amid violent protests months ahead of French elections
The broadcast was to take place after a meeting between Macron and various ministers, the Elysee said.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to address the nation via television on Sunday, following a series of violent protests that have shaken the country. The broadcast will occur after a meeting between Macron and several ministers, according to the Elysee Palace. The protests, which occurred in the wake of nationwide demonstrations over cost-of-living concerns, have resulted in clashes, arson, and widespread looting, leading to over 1,800 arrests.
Ministers have blamed ultra-left groups for the violence, which erupted six months before France prepares to elect Macron's successor. The president was originally scheduled to depart for a three-day trip to four Arab countries in the Gulf on Monday, amidst the Middle East conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in February. This conflict has contributed to soaring fuel prices and higher inflation globally.
The cost-of-living concerns that sparked the protests on Saturday have been exacerbated by the four weeks of high school student demonstrations, some of which turned violent. The unrest has drawn comparisons to France's historical revolutionary past, with some media outlets likening the situation to "France seems to be good for revolutions."
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