France’s Interior Minister Confirms Police Lost Control Amid Saturday Protests
Laurent Nunez admitted police had lost control in several cities during Saturday’s violent protests over education and living costs, while President Macron refused his resignation and ordered new security measures.
On Monday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police had lost control in some major French cities amid the country‑wide protests that rattled towns from Paris to Marseille.
Despite acknowledging the failures, Macron declined Nunez’s resignation, citing the need for continuity and ordering a review of intelligence and operational methods.
The clashes saw more than 2,500 people detained and nearly 1,000 security personnel injured, as the demonstrations, which began as a student‑led protest over education, escalated into widespread looting and firebombing.
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Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledged that police had lost control in some major cities during violent protests.
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President Emmanuel Macron refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation, citing the need for continuity in security leadership.
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More than 2,500 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 security personnel were injured during the protests.
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