# Macron vows to hold accountable those who sought to bring down the Republic

https://mins.news/en/item/105368

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-18 18:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4hVpj4w

> French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the public’s “anger” and “shame” over nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. The protests have led to at least 1,800 arrests.

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