Macron addresses nation amid violent French protests

7News Just In · Oct 19, 2026 · 1m

French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed the nation following violent protests that resulted in more than 2,400 arrests and injuries to almost 1,000 police officers. The demonstrations, which began with students protesting run-down school buildings and cost of living issues, escalated into widespread looting and destruction of public and historic buildings. Similar youth protests have spread across the border to Italy, with violent scenes erupting in Milan and other northern Italian cities, prompting police to deploy tear gas and water cannon.

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