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“We will not be intimidated.” French government responds to pressure

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Briefings

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu responded to violent protests by blaming 'extreme-left groups' and 'criminals' for attacks on police and citizens. He pledged to pursue all perpetrators to justice and insisted public funds should not cover endless destruction, arguing public money is scarce. This occurred during widespread violent protests in France, with masked demonstrators setting fire to vehicles and looting security forces amidst gas canisters.

Key points

• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu explicitly blamed 'extreme-left groups' and 'criminals' for organizing violence across French cities.
• Lecornu promised to pursue all perpetrators to justice and insisted public funds should not cover endless destruction, arguing public money is scarce.

Context

The French government responded to violent protests where masked demonstrators set fire to vehicles and looted security forces. This response occurred during the period leading up to the next presidential election, with the government emphasizing that public money should not cover endless destruction.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the Prime Minister's statement and the general context of violent protests; specific details on protest locations, dates of violence, or names of specific groups are not provided.

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