# French newspaper slams Macron after riots erupt nationwide, calling his actions an ‘indelible stain’

https://mins.news/en/item/105451

- Fox News, 2026-10-18 20:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/french-newspaper-rips-macron-riots-erupt-across-france-indelible-stain

> Le Figaro blamed years of political failures for unrest across France and sharply criticized Macron’s past comments about police, as well as the country’s justice, immigration and security policies. Macron condemned the violence, pledged accountability and ordered increased security around public buildings and businesses. At least 2,400 people were arrested nationwide, and more than 500 police, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.

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