# French interior minister admits police 'lost control' during protests

https://mins.news/en/video/106053

- France 24 English, 2026-10-19 10:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrDvfiwNBdo

> Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police had “lost control” in some cities during violent protests that spread across France over the weekend. Citing a “lack of anticipation” in preparations, he said he offered President Emmanuel Macron his resignation because he felt responsible. Macron turned it down.

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