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Macron Calls for Order After Violent Protests in France

Bloomberg Markets Monday 19 October 2026, 06:02 UTC 1 min read
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France saw some of its worst street violence in years as protests over education, public services and the cost of living descended into clashes, looting and fires. More than 2,300 people were arrested as President Emmanuel Macron called for calm.

France saw some of its worst street violence in years as protests over education, public services and the cost of living descended into clashes, looting and fires. More than 2,300 people were arrested as President Emmanuel Macron called for calm. (Source: Bloomberg)
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