Riots: After protests: Macron rejects resignation of Interior Minister
After the severe riots in France, Interior Minister Nuñez admits a "loss of control" and offers his resignation. Macron refuses - but what is supposed to change now?
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation after severe riots in France over the weekend, but President Emmanuel Macron rejected it. Nuñez stated he took responsibility for the events, but Macron cited the need for continuous leadership of the security forces under current circumstances. Macron asked Nuñez to investigate shortcomings in forecasting and intelligence that led to the riots and to implement new strategies to tackle the violence.
Nuñez acknowledged a lack of anticipatory action and an imbalance between security forces and protesters.
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