# Macron criticized for attending concert as French riots escalated

https://mins.news/en/item/105285

- Fox News, 2026-10-18 16:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/wheres-macron-french-leader-blasted-attending-concert-riots-escalated

> French President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism for attending a Celine Dion concert with his wife on the eve of nationwide demonstrations. Protests over living costs, schools and public services escalated into clashes, fires, looting and attacks on public buildings. Authorities said nearly 1,800 people were arrested, more than 500 emergency personnel were injured and one protester died.

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