Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Macron prepares to address France after violent protests
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President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to address France after nationwide protests over rising living costs, school conditions and declining public services escalated into clashes with police, fires, looting and attacks on public buildings. Nearly 1,800 people were arrested, and hundreds of emergency personnel were injured.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron prepared to address the nation after nationwide protests escalated into violence.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The protests were over rising living costs, school conditions and declining public services.
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