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France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'

October 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed the public’s “anger” and “shame” over nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools that have resulted in at least 1,800 arrests. Speaking in an address to the nation, Macron said: “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.”

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