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Oct 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
Macron refuses Nuñez’s resignation after riots
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French President Emmanuel Macron refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation after Nuñez offered to step down amid nationwide protests and riots. Nuñez acknowledged that police had been underprepared, while officials admitted law-enforcement failures; authorities also rolled out tougher security measures and pledged aid for businesses.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez
WHAT: Macron refused Nuñez’s offered resignation after riots, while Nuñez acknowledged police had been underprepared.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Nuñez offered to resign amid the riots and acknowledged that police had been underprepared; Macron emphasized the need for leadership during the crisis.
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