# Macron says France will ban ‘illegitimate’ protests in coming days

https://mins.news/en/item/111462

- DW, 2026-10-22 16:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/france-s-macron-says-illegitimate-protests-will-be-banned-in-coming-days/a-79735137?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> French President Emmanuel Macron said demonstrations organized by groups without legitimate authority would be banned in the coming days. Protests over education funding and the cost of living escalated into violence and looting, and authorities are preparing for possible renewed unrest over the weekend.

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