Summary
France experienced violent protests over the weekend, with police losing control in some cities. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted preparation mistakes and offered his resignation, which President Emmanuel Macron rejected while demanding a full security review and new ways to handle the unrest.Key Facts
- More than 500,000 people protested nationwide, although police expected around 200,000.
- Riots included attacks on public buildings and looting of about 2,000 shops.
- Nearly 2,400 people were arrested, and around 1,000 police officers were injured.
- About 60,000 security forces were deployed but were not enough to control violent groups.
- Interior Minister Nuñez said police lost control and took responsibility but pointed to violent rioters and extremists.
- Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin noted poor intelligence made police work harder; about 80% of arrested rioters face prosecution.
- Rioting continued the day after, and protests blocked the Louvre Museum, preventing it from opening.
- Mayors of Paris and Marseille criticized the government’s response and warned of ongoing social unrest.
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