French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests in the coming days after violence and looting rocked France. He blamed what he called “ultra-left groups” for riots and looting, while authorities prepared for more protests and Paris businesses boarded up windows ahead of Saturday demonstrations.
WHO:French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT:Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests in the coming days and blamed “ultra-left groups” for riots and looting.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Macron's pledge followed violence and looting; he blamed what he called “ultra-left groups” for the unrest.
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