Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in protests during address to nation
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the recent violence during nationwide protests against high living costs and poor school conditions. Over 2,300 people were arrested after clashes with police, looting, and attacks on public buildings across several cities.Key Facts
- Protests involved around 550,000 people according to police, with organizers estimating up to 800,000 participants.
- Violent groups included far-left activists and criminals, causing fires and damage to buildings like the City Hall in Limoges.
- Police used tear gas to control unrest in Paris, where small groups tried to set fires and cause destruction.
- More than 2,300 arrests were made over the weekend nationwide, with 855 arrests in Paris alone.
- President Macron held an emergency meeting to address the violent protests and promised accountability.
- The protests were sparked by rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
- The demonstrations were linked to efforts to revive the “yellow vest” movement from 2018.
- One person died of a heart attack during the unrest, and authorities are investigating.
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