{"id":2205647,"date":"2026-10-18T19:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T16:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2205647"},"modified":"2026-10-18T19:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T16:03:49","slug":"macron-vows-to-hold-those-who-sought-to-bring-down-the-republic-accountable-after-riots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2205647","title":{"rendered":"Macron vows to hold those who sought to \u201cbring down the Republic\u201d accountable after riots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/72\/97\/1200x675_cmsv2_2c3df378-897f-5c11-a3c1-a31b8effc4e0-9957297.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2934733-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2934733\" data-cid=\"9957449\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure 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class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Marine Le Pen warns of &#8216;threat to democracy&#8217; and blasts &#8216;exhausted Macronist power&#8217;\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Europe<\/p>\n<p>                          Europe News<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Macron vows to hold those who sought to \u201cbring down the Republic\u201d accountable after riots<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/95\/72\/97\/1536x864_cmsv2_2c3df378-897f-5c11-a3c1-a31b8effc4e0-9957297.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"&quot;How can French people do this to France?&quot;, said the President of the Republic, after the violence that marred the demonstrations\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              &#8220;How can French people do this to France?&#8221; said the president of the Republic after violence marred the protests<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">AP 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condemning what he described as \u201cinsurrectionist elements from the radical far left, joined by numerous criminals\u201d. He urged all politicians to condemn the violence. <\/p>\n<p>Macron also urged the public to distinguish between those peacefully protesting over what he called \u201clegitimate demands\u201d and those using the demonstrations as a pretext to destroy, smash and loot.<\/p>\n<p>Macron\u2019s address was highly anticipated, as the president, interior minister and prime minister faced scrutiny over the handling of the police operation. <\/p>\n<p>Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is leading in polls ahead of next April\u2019s presidential election, accused Macron of laxisme, or being too soft, while progressive and Green groups criticised what they saw as excessive police force against protesters.<\/p>\n<p>Jean-Luc M\u00e9lenchon, leader of the far-left (LFI), has been accused by critics of fuelling chaos and further violence.<\/p>\n<p>Macron, who is due to travel to Kuwait on Monday, did not announce additional security measures but said local authorities would work directly with police to protect \u201cour cities, our public buildings and our stores\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, large crowds gathered in major French cities to protest over the cost of living and deteriorating student conditions. What began as peaceful demonstrations descended into chaos, with rioting, looting, fires and widespread damage to shops.<\/p>\n<p>More than 2,000 people were arrested and over 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters injured, according to official figures.<\/p>\n<p>The unrest comes as France prepares for next year\u2019s contentious presidential election. Macron said the country deserved a \u201cbeautiful election\u201d driven by debate, not violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-share-comment-share\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label c-article-share-comment__label--always\">Add Euronews on Google<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Macron vows to hold those who sought to \u201cbring down the Republic\u201d accountable after riots<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Tensions remain high in Paris after violent protests across France<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"perf-cv-auto\">\n<ul id=\"adb-article-tags\" class=\"c-tags-list\">\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<section class=\"tc-cta\" data-twig-component=\"Cta-default\">\n  World News<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<section class=\"tc-cta\" data-twig-component=\"Cta-default\">\n  France<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<section class=\"tc-cta\" data-twig-component=\"Cta-default\">\n  Daily news<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<section class=\"tc-cta\" data-twig-component=\"Cta-default\">\n  news<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-tags-list__item\">\n<section class=\"tc-cta\" data-twig-component=\"Cta-default\">\n  Protests in France<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tp-vuukle\">\n<div class=\"c-vuukle-skeleton\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"c-vuukle-skeleton__header\"><span class=\"c-vuukle-skeleton__title\">Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"o-article-newsy__aside\">\n<div class=\"c-ad-wrapper o-article-newsy__aside__content-1\" data-ad-name=\"adzone-halfpage\">\n<div class=\"c-ad c-ad-halfpage u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-top-stories\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-top-stories\">\n<h2 class=\"c-top-stories__title\">Top stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-top-stories__item\">\n<article id=\"abe-2934716-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2934716\" data-cid=\"9957393\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2934716-label-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/21\/08\/320x180_cmsv2_d45700bb-16f4-52b0-a8c5-c266f6afd819-9942108.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AP\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Marine Le Pen warns of &#8216;threat to democracy&#8217; 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Are they worth it?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2934563-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2934563\" data-cid=\"9956848\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2934560-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2934560\" data-cid=\"9956833\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Macron vows to hold rioters to account after day of major protests<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to hold accountable those who \u201csought to bring down the Republic\u201d after protests descended into looting and rioting across major cities on Saturday, deepening the country\u2019s political crisis.In a televised address on Sunday, Macron said \u201cnothing justified\u201d the scenes of unrest across France, where a historic town hall in Limoges was engulfed in flames.&#8221;Those who looted will have to pay for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable,&#8221; the French President said.Macron acknowledged the public\u2019s frustration and anger over the unrest, while condemning what he described as \u201cinsurrectionist elements from the radical far left, joined by numerous criminals\u201d. He urged all politicians to condemn the violence.Macron also urged the public to distinguish between those peacefully protesting over what he called \u201clegitimate demands\u201d and those using the demonstrations as a pretext to destroy, smash and loot.Macron\u2019s address was highly anticipated, as the president, interior minister and prime minister faced scrutiny over the handling of the police operation.Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is leading in polls ahead of next April\u2019s presidential election, accused Macron of laxisme, or being too soft, while progressive and Green groups criticised what they saw as excessive police force against protesters.Jean-Luc M\u00e9lenchon, leader of the far-left (LFI), has been accused by critics of fuelling chaos and further violence.Macron, who is due to travel to Kuwait on Monday, did not announce additional security measures but said local authorities would work directly with police to protect \u201cour cities, our public buildings and our stores\u201d.On Saturday, large crowds gathered in major French cities to protest over the cost of living and deteriorating student conditions. What began as peaceful demonstrations descended into chaos, with rioting, looting, fires and widespread damage to shops.More than 2,000 people were arrested and over 600 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters injured, according to official figures.The unrest comes as France prepares for next year\u2019s contentious presidential election. 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