France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
Macron said looters and rioters will be prosecuted as police reported more than 2,000 arrests and over 600 injured officers.
- 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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French President Emmanuel Macron said tonight that a full investigation will be conducted into the actions of security forces during protests that turned violent this weekend, promising that those responsible for the riots and looting will be punished.
Macron promises tough punishments for rioters during nationwide day of action
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday to bring the full weight of the justice system down on the rioters who left a trail of destruction in towns and cities throughout France during protests on Saturday over the poor state of schools and the rising cost of living.
Macron promised to "severely punish all looters" who staged pogroms in France
Macron promised to "severely punish all looters" who staged pogroms in France. In an address to the nation, he called on the government to take the necessary measures to prevent a repeat of the riots.At the same time, the French president acknowledged...
Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across France
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned on Sunday what he called the "dissenters" who looted and vandalised cities in "shocking" scenes across France on the sidelines of protests over the cost of living.
The French government will provide assistance and support to people whose health or property was damaged during Saturday's violent protests, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a speech to the nation on Sunday evening. The rioters, he said, will face the consequences of their actions.
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