France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
Macron said 2,400 people were arrested and about 1,000 police officers were injured as rioting spread after peaceful protests.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron condemned violent riots in a televised address, vowing accountability for those who destroyed property or looted, stating, "We all feel anger and shame."
- Nationwide demonstrations involving about 550,000 people over rising living costs and deteriorating public services spiraled into riots on Saturday, October 17, as masked groups looted shops and attacked public buildings across France.
- Authorities reported nearly 2,400 arrests and about 1,000 police injuries, while at least 1,500 businesses sustained damage and two people died during the weekend's unrest across multiple French cities.
- Far-Right leader Marine Le Pen and far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon attacked the government, accusing Macron of failing to maintain public order ahead of next year's presidential election.
- Police face scrutiny over alleged excessive force, with at least two dozen investigations opened into allegations including protesters losing hands to stun grenades, as officials prepare emergency meetings on public safety.
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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 foment chaos. “Those who looted will have to pay for t…
Those who have destroyed must pay, those who have plundered must pay compensation, those who have tried to overthrow the Republic will be called to answer for it. The French President, Emmanuel...
<p>Macron condemns pogroms in France and bans rallies Emmanuel Macron has condemned violence and looting during protests in France. He instructed the government to conduct an inspection and allowed Prohibition of gatherings.</p>
French president urges political parties and trade unions to unequivocally condemn violence during demonstrations
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