Macron targets Trump

President Emmanuel Macron spoke at a Qatar summit about Trump using France's riots for US election gain.

“There are people who campaign at France’s expense, leaders who are in campaign mode, whether here in the region or on the other side of the Atlantic”

France riots impact

France's government admitted losing control during street violence that looted shops and vandalized public buildings.

Trump's stance

Trump linked France's unrest to migrants, jihadists, and communists in his anti-immigration campaign.

Netanyahu's claim

Netanyahu called France's protests an 'invasion of extremist Islam' during his election campaign.

Le Pen leads polls

Le Pen, a far-right leader, is the frontrunner in France's presidential race with surveys showing her leading by a wide margin.

Cost of living protests

Over half a million people marched nationwide against rising living costs following four weeks of student protests.

Government response

Macron's government imposed nighttime curfews in zones prone to protests and looting to prevent further violence.

Financial impact

France's 10-year bond yield rose above five percent as investors demanded higher returns due to fiscal concerns.

Market reaction

The Paris stock market fell amid concerns about France's growing debt and deficit.

Moody's downgrade

Moody's ratings agency expected to lower its grade on France's public debt due to political instability.

Yellow Vest plans

The Yellow Vest movement announced plans for a Paris march on Saturday starting from Bastille square.

International reactions

The US, China, and Germany issued travel advisories for citizens in France due to the unrest.

Political fragmentation

France's political landscape is so fragmented that Prime Minister Lecornu has little chance of winning swift parliamentary consensus.

What happens next

Macron will chair a meeting of key ministers to receive a detailed account of the riots and plan further responses.