Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-17
Emmanuel Macron spoke on October 18 from the Élysée Palace, following a day of protests against the “high cost of living” marked by serious violence in several French cities.
The President of the Republic condemned these disturbances, describing the situation as “shame and anger,” and assured that those responsible for violence and looting would be severely punished.
Furthermore, Emmanuel Macron announced that Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will soon convene all social and political stakeholders to “build” solutions to the social demands expressed during these demonstrations.