France’s protests deepen Macron’s political crisis

Wall Street Turkish - International (English) · Oct 19, 2026 · 1m

The Guardian contends that protests in France have further eroded the authority of President Emmanuel Macron. Following what the editorial refers to as the worst urban violence in years, more than 2,000 stores were ransacked. Far-left organizations targeted town halls and other local buildings and fought with police. The publication says a heavy-handed police response to high school demonstrations last week heightened tensions. Macron condemned what he described as episodes of “unbridled violence.” The editorial also highlights that the weekend saw large-scale peaceful protests: efforts to…