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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests

Le Monde18 October 2026, 18:56 UTCFrance

'Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,' said the French president in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with 'legitimate demands' and 'those who destroyed, smashed and looted.'

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