Macron Rejects French Interior Minister's Resignation After Weekend of Unrest
Macron blamed security failures and ordered tighter protection for public buildings and businesses after nearly 2,400 arrests during nationwide unrest.
- On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, slamming security "failures" that allowed weekend protests to turn violent.
- Demonstrators took to the streets Saturday protesting high living costs and poor school conditions, with authorities estimating about 550,000 marchers while organizers claimed 800,000 participants.
- Violence erupted at the weekend, leaving at least 2,400 people arrested and almost 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured, according to authorities.
- Macron voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over the rioting, vowing that "those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable."
- To prevent further "unrestrained violence," Macron instructed prefects to work with mayors protecting public buildings and businesses, including by banning protests when necessary.
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France: Emmanuel Macron slams 'failures' over protest unrest
France's President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the "failures in anticipation and intelligence" by French authorities, the Elysee Palace said Monday, after nationwide cost-of-living protests were marred by violence. Despite the failures, Macron has refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, the presidential palace added. Macron and his government are under pressure from opposition politicians, who have called for Nunez to be re…
The French President condemned the "unbridled" violence in a TV address on the occasion of the ongoing protests. He rejected an offer of resignation from the Minister of the Interior
The President wants the Minister of the Interior to continue in his position.
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The president is waiting for new police methods to secure the country. He has recognized "failure of anticipations and intelligence". Nearly 2,400 arrests took place on Saturday, with 1,000...
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