US EditionMacron demands 'sound answers' after riots shake France
- President Macron has called on his government to learn from recent riots in France sparked by the police shooting of a teenager or risk further dividing the country. The riots exposed the issue of institutional racism in the police force.
- Macron conducted a cabinet reshuffle, signaling a desire to move on from various crises his administration has faced. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne remained in her position, demonstrating Macron's aim for continuity and efficiency.
- Macron stressed the need for France to stabilize its finances after increased spending during the COVID-19 pandemic and energy subsidies led to a rise in deficits and debt.
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Macron demands 'sound answers' after riots shake France
PARIS, July 22 ― President Emmanuel Macron yesterday asked his government to draw lessons from recent riots sparked by the police shooting of a teenager, or risk deep divisions in France. The killing of Nahel M., 17, during a traffic stop last month prompted protests, riots and looting, with many accusing the government of allowing a culture of institutional racism in the police force to fester. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting a day after a govern…
France riots: Macron wants 'sound answers' after unrest
Emmanuel Macron said his government's task would be to "draw lessons from what happened." Rioting last month fueled by the killing of a French teenager of Arab descent resulted in looting and violent clashes with police.
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