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Macron Slams Protest Failures
Macron blames government failures after violent protests over cost of living.
In brief
Macron blames government failures after violent protests over cost of living. French president Emmanuel Macron condemned authorities' intelligence failures after nationwide protests turned violent, refusing to dismiss Interior Minister Nunez despite calls for resignation. Originally reported by Dw.
Macron Condemns Failures
President Macron condemned French authorities' 'failures in anticipation and intelligence' after nationwide cost-of-living protests turned violent.
Nunez Refuses Resignation
Macron refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation despite opposition calls for his removal after violent protests.
Violence Escalates
Nearly 2,400 people arrested, 1,000 police and gendarmes injured during nationwide protests.
Nunez Admits Control Loss
Interior Minister Nunez admitted police 'lost control' of the situation during weekend protests.
Macron Demands Transparency
Macron ordered Nunez to ensure transparency over planning failures and implement new security methods for violent looters.
Protesters Demand Change
Organizers called for 500,000 people to protest economic and social inequality ahead of Macron's replacement election.
Opposition Blames Leaders
Far-left leader Melenchon criticized media coverage, while far-right Le Pen accused him of legitimizing violence.
The short version
French president Emmanuel Macron condemned authorities' intelligence failures after nationwide protests turned violent, refusing to dismiss Interior Minister Nunez despite calls for resignation.
