# Ferocious criticism from all sides underscores Macron’s isolation

https://mins.news/en/item/106617

- The Guardian, 2026-10-19 16:33 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/emmanuel-macron-criticism-isolation-france

> Emmanuel Macron faced near-universal condemnation after addressing France following one of its most violent recent episodes of rioting and looting. A town hall was torched, more than 2,000 shops were looted, 2,300 people arrested and 1,000 police injured. The article argues that Macron’s perceived arrogance, strategic errors and France’s economic troubles have deepened his isolation.

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