# Macron says protest violence has ‘no justification’ in national address

https://mins.news/en/item/105384

- France 24, 2026-10-18 18:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261018-macron-says-nothing-justifies-violence-in-protests-during-address-to-nation

> French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that violence during protests had “no justification.” The previous day, hundreds of thousands had demonstrated over rising living costs and poor school conditions. Police arrested more than 2,300 people over the weekend after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.

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