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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Macron calls for calm after arrests at France protests
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm and said there was “no room for violence” after protests over the cost-of-living crisis on Saturday. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said at least 1,200 people had been arrested; the government estimated about 550,000 protesters nationwide, while organizers put attendance at 800,000.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron called for calm and said there was “no room for violence” after protests in France.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: The protests were over France’s cost-of-living crisis.
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