Live: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said public order will be maintained in France without the need for a state of emergency, while noting that it was not “off-limits or taboo” if “things were to deteriorate". During a visit to Marseille, Macron promised "concrete" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Follow our live…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his government will unveil a package of measures to address the ongoing weeks-long street protests, which have been driven by a diverse range of grievances. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to host a press conference following a meeting with high school student unions advocating for increased educational resources and a reform of the university admissions system, which they claim perpetuates inequality.
Macron assured reporters in Marseille, where he visited to assess the aftermath of previous demonstrations, that the government is committed to addressing the legitimate demands fueling this social movement.
The Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, echoed Macron's sentiments, stating that further unrest is anticipated over the forthcoming weekend. The protests have persisted despite violent incidents that occurred nine days ago, resulting in chaos across multiple cities and raising concerns about the government's control over public order. In response to the unrest, police forces, led by the Interior Ministry, have mobilized 70,000 officers for the upcoming Saturday.
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