# French president avoids curfews, distinguishes protesters from looters

https://mins.news/en/video/105496

- DW News, 2026-10-18 22:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_vQ2-Orxks

> Emmanuel Macron said there was no justification for the unbridled violence during nationwide protests this weekend over rising living costs and other grievances. Hundreds of police officers were injured and thousands of people were arrested.

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