France protests turn violent: Fires, looting and 1,200 arrests; Macron vows action
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed strict action against those involved in arson, looting and attacks on public buildings after violent clashes
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed strict action against those involved in arson, looting and attacks on public buildings after violent clashes
Disorder broke out in cities across the country on a day in which more than half a million joined cost of living protests.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.
Clouds of tear gas fired by police filled the streets of Paris on Saturday, as anti-government protests stretched beyond the French capital.