French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted on Monday that the police “lost control” in certain cities during the violent protests that erupted across the country over the weekend.
He acknowledged a “lack of anticipation” in the preparation of police operations in response to these demonstrations, which escalated into violence.
Feeling responsible for these events, Laurent Nunez submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. However, the head of state refused the resignation, thereby keeping the minister in his position.