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France protests live: Macron admits ‘failures’ after days of violent unrest 

19 October 2026
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France unrest: Macron vows support for businesses hit by violence

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges “failures in anticipation and intelligence” but rules out the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez after days of violent protests mainly over the cost-of-living crisis.
  • Nunez admits police “lost control” during the violent protests over the weekend, and the French cabinet is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday morning over the unrest.

 

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