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Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in protests during address to nation

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence during a national address on October 18, 2026, following widespread protests against high living costs and poor school conditions. Police detained over 2,300 individuals after violent clashes and property looting occurred in the streets.

Key points

• French President Emmanuel Macron issued a statement condemning violence during a national address held on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
• Police arrested more than 2,300 people following violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, resulting in property looting.

Context

Protests gathered hundreds of thousands of people to demand improvements in living conditions and education, leading to significant unrest.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the specific incident on October 18, 2026, and does not include prior or future events. Data on protest scale and casualty numbers is limited to the reported arrests.

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