French President Emmanuel Macron has blamed far-left groups and criminals for rioting and looting during protests against rising living costs, with over 1,800 arrests made nationwide.
01Summary
- 01Macron said those responsible for the violence would be held accountable, including paying for damage.
- 02At least 1,800 people have been arrested across France, with 855 in Paris alone.
- 03The 19th-century City Hall in Limoges was set on fire, causing its roof to collapse.
- 04About 550,000 people took part in protests, according to authorities, while organisers put the figure at 800,000.
- 05Political rivals Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticised Macron's handling of the unrest.
02Why it matters
This matters because the unrest highlights deep social tensions over the cost of living and could influence next spring's presidential election.
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