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Macron promises to hold responsible those who “tried to overthrow the Republic”

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron promised to hold individuals responsible for attempting to overthrow the Republic following violent protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. He distinguished between legitimate demands and violent acts, calling for police action against perpetrators while urging political parties and unions to condemn violence unequivocally. Macron also requested the Interior Minister to review weekend events for better information and early warning systems, and announced local authorities will work with deputies to address youth distress.

Key points

• Macron stated that individuals who attempted to overthrow the Republic will be held responsible, while those who merely demanded rights will not be punished.
• The President warned that authorities may prohibit certain demonstrations and emphasized that security forces will act firmly against those responsible for the unrest.

Context

This briefing comes after violent protests in France against high living costs and poor school conditions, where Macron addressed the nation to distinguish between legitimate demands and violent acts.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Macron's speech; specific casualty numbers, exact dates of the protests, or names of specific perpetrators are not provided.

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