French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after violence and looting in France. He blamed what he called “ultra-left groups” for the unrest. Authorities are bracing for more protests, including a demonstration expected Saturday, as anger grows over public services and the cost of living.
WHO:French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT:Vowed to ban unauthorized protests in the coming days.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Macron said the planned ban followed violence and looting during protests.
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