France's Macron promises 'strong measures' to assuage protests
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Monday that his government would announce a package of measures in response to weeks of street protests over a broad set of grievances, while acknowledging the risk of more unrest ahead. His prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, is set to hold a news conference after a meeting with unions of high school students who want more resources for the…
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged significant actions on Monday to address weeks of nationwide protests, acknowledging the possibility of further unrest. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to brief the media following a discussion with student union representatives advocating for educational resources and changes to university admissions, which they claim perpetuate inequality.
At a press conference in Marseille, Macron expressed the government's commitment to addressing the core grievances fueling the social movement. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez echoed this stance, hinting at potential widespread unrest over the upcoming weekend. The protests have persisted despite recent violent confrontations between far-right and far-left groups, raising concerns about the government's ability to maintain control.
In response to the chaos, the interior ministry has mobilized 70,000 police officers to guard key cities for the following Saturday.
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