# French president addresses nationwide unrest and looting

https://mins.news/en/item/105543

- NBC News, 2026-10-18 22:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/french-president-speaks-out-on-violent-nationwide-unrest-across-france-271788101930

> President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that the public felt “anger” and “shame” over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. About 2,000 people have been arrested.

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