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

UU Umut UrasAl JazeeraFiled 2026-10-19 · 07:49 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted to "failures in anticipation and intelligence" following days of violent protests. These demonstrations, primarily fueled by the cost-of-living crisis, have led to significant unrest across France. Despite the widespread disturbances, Macron has ruled out the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. Nunez himself acknowledged that police "lost control" during the weekend's events. The French cabinet is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Monday morning to address the ongoing situation.

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The French cabinet will hold an emergency meeting on Monday morning over the unrest.

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Interior Minister Nunez admits police 'lost control' during the violent protests.

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Macron rules out the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.

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French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges failures in anticipation and intelligence regarding the protests.

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The protests are mainly over the cost-of-living crisis.

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Live updates, France protests live: Macron admits ‘failures’ after days of violent unrestMacron acknowledges ‘failures in anticipation and intelligence’ but rules out interior minister’s resignation over riots.Published On 19 Oct 2026 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, with the French cabinet set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday morning over the unrest.

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