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Emmanuel Macron addresses France after 2,000 arrested
Macron says protesters must be heard but looters will pay.
In brief
Macron says protesters must be heard but looters will pay. President Macron addresses France after 2,000 arrests during protests over school funding and teacher shortages. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Macron addresses nation
President Emmanuel Macron spoke after 2,000 arrests during Saturday's protests.
“We all tonight feel angry. We feel shame as well, seeing the disasters that have unfolded in our streets”
Protests grow
Over 550,000 people demonstrated Saturday with organizers claiming 800,000 attended.
Violence reported
Police injured 600 first responders and one 22-year-old officer died after vehicle collision.
Student demands
Students protest overcrowded classes, teacher shortages and budget cuts since mid-September.
Union support
CGT labor union supports protests demanding higher wages, pensions, lower prices and public services.
International protests
Belgium, Spain, Albania and Italy see similar protests as France.
Macron's plan
Prime minister will meet organizations to find solutions for student demands.
The bottom line
President Macron addresses France after 2,000 arrests during protests over school funding and teacher shortages.
