# French interior minister admits police ‘lost control’ of protests

https://mins.news/en/item/106031

- France 24, 2026-10-19 10:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261019-french-interior-minister-admits-police-lost-control-of-protests

> After violent protests erupted across France over the weekend, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday that police had lost control in some cities. He cited a lack of anticipation in preparations and said he had offered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who declined to accept it.

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