France Seeks to Curb Violent Protests as Unrest Hits Europe

Description: French President Emmanuel Macron said the country felt anger and shame following widespread violence over the weekend and called for order to be restored. #france #macron #protest #world #europe #news

Protests in several cities descended into clashes between police and demonstrators, sparking some of France’s worst street violence in years, with looting and landmarks set on fire.

Macron said many participants in protest marches expressed concerns over the cost of living, particularly prices at the pump, and that those worries were at the root of unrest across several European cities.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-18/france-seeks-to-contain-unrest-as-protest-violence-hits-europe

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