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2026-10-18 · Politico

Macron vows ‘full transparency’ in France after protests turn to widespread unrest

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron promised that “full transparency will be ensured” as he addressed the nation on Sunday after a weekend of massive unrest across France. Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets nationwide on Saturday, with students joining trade unions and members of the public to protest the cost of living. While the protests were mostly peaceful, footage of mayhem including public buildings being set on fire, stores being looted and clashes with riot police drew widespread condemnation in France and abroad. “Those who destroyed must pay; those who looted must reimburse,” Macron said.

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