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France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’

  • On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the weekend's violent riots, declaring "we all feel anger and shame tonight" after two deaths connected to the unrest.
  • The unrest stemmed from largely peaceful rallies against soaring inflation and government inaction, with students, labor unions, and the Yellow Vest movement participating in demonstrations that escalated over the weekend.
  • Authorities reported 2,397 arrests and 997 security personnel injured, while rioters torched the 143-year-old town hall in Limoges and Carrefour reported around 1,500 stores affected by looting nationwide.
  • Speaking after an emergency meeting, Macron promised "full transparency" regarding security preparations, stating "those who destroyed must pay, and those who looted must reimburse," and will convene stakeholders this week to discuss "concrete proposals."
  • Far-Right leader Marine Le Pen criticized the administration's handling of the crisis, claiming the government had "run out of steam," as the unrest deepens political uncertainty ahead of next year's presidential election.
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Emmanuel Macron delivered this Sunday evening a serious intervention but without major inflection Solemnity in the form, prudence in the background.

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The French president, Emmanuel Macron, condemned on Sunday (18) those who called them "disputers" who plundered and vandalized cities, starring "shocking" scenes throughout France, on the margins of protests about the cost of living. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.

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After the riots in France, Emmanuel Macron promised to punish hooligans and allow a ban on gatherings. Marine Le Pen accused the authorities of being powerless.

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Paris, Oct. 18 (EFE).- With "wrath and shame", the French president, Emmanuel Macron, condemned on Sunday the riots and lootings recorded in several cities of the country, announced measures to strengthen security, promised transparency on police action and initiatives to respond to the demands of students and citizens attacked by the [...] The entry Macron appeals to order after expressing "wrath and shame" for the riots in France was first pub…

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Proceso Digital broke the news on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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