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Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrest

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on October 23, 2026, that he would ban 'illegitimate' protests in the coming days. He attributed the recent riots and looting to 'seditious' ultra-left groups and vandals, framing the unrest as a security threat requiring immediate suppression.

Key points

• President Macron declared a ban on 'illegitimate' protests starting within the coming days.
• He blamed 'seditious' ultra-left groups and vandals for the recent riots and looting.

Context

French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Thursday, October 23, 2026, that he would ban 'illegitimate' protests in the coming days. He blamed 'seditious' ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend's riots and looting.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Macron's statement on October 23, 2026, regarding the ban on protests. Specific dates for the ban's implementation are not provided, and the evidence does not detail the scope of the protests or the specific measures taken against the accused groups.

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